Jackfruit (also known as durian honey, jackfruit) has a very thick mucus and can be difficult to clean up. Here are some ways to get rid of jackfruit mucus:
Cooking oil smeared: Before cleaning, you can apply cooking oil (such as olive oil, canola oil, etc.) to the knife, because the oil can react with mucus and reduce stickiness. After use, wipe off oil and mucus with a tissue or cloth.
Use dish soap: Put the knife in warm water, add an appropriate amount of dish soap, soak well for a while, and scrub with a sponge or brush. The surfactants contained in dish soap can help break down the mucus, making it easier to wash off.
Salt or baking soda: Sprinkle some salt or baking soda on a knife and rub with a damp cloth. Both salt grains and baking soda have a certain frosting effect that can help remove the slime.
Lemon juice or vinegar: The acids in lemon juice or vinegar neutralize the mucus and reduce stickiness. Apply lemon juice or vinegar to the knife and soak it slightly before washing.
High alcohol: If you have a high level of alcohol in your home (e.g. medical alcohol), you can use it to wipe down knives. The volatile and solubility of alcohol can help remove mucus.
Rinse with hot water: Rinsing with hot water can also help remove mucus, as hot water can make mucus less viscous and easier to clean.
Use a plastic scraper: If the mucus has dried, you can gently scrape off most of the mucus with a plastic scraper before washing it as described above.
Prevents mucus from sticking: The next time you process jackfruit, you can apply a layer of cooking oil to the knife in advance, which will reduce the amount of mucus sticking directly to the knife.
During the cleaning process, please pay attention to safety, be careful with the blade of the knife, and avoid scratching your fingers. After cleaning, make sure the knives are thoroughly dried to prevent rust.