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Food and water advice !

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 May 2016 - 03:44

Dear all

So the big move is happening and I leave tomorrow from the uk to start a new life in dubai!

I have some random questions

- are all fruits and veg safe to eat especially for kids with sensitive tummies . Someone mentioned avoiding cucumber and lettuce - could anyone who has also emigrated shed any light as my kiddies love their cucumber / fresh carrot sticks / lettuce etc

- regarding cooking with water - is r safe to use tap water when cooking I.e boiling pasta, rice etc? And Also washing fruit and veg- should I be keeping boiled water for this ??

Any help much appreciated from a rather nervous and anxious newbie to dubai!!

Thanks all

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EW GURU
Latest post on 26 May 2016 - 07:16
Generally vegetables are safe, I tend to buy from countries that I know has regulations in place, ,I'm avoiding vegetables from Jordan for example, only because I overhead someone in a supermarket once saying they are using too many pesticles there. They sell a lot of organic local vegetables that are great.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 May 2016 - 05:51
Dear all So the big move is happening and I leave tomorrow from the uk to start a new life in dubai! I have some random questions - are all fruits and veg safe to eat especially for kids with sensitive tummies . Someone mentioned avoiding cucumber and lettuce - could anyone who has also emigrated shed any light as my kiddies love their cucumber / fresh carrot sticks / lettuce etc - regarding cooking with water - is r safe to use tap water when cooking I.e boiling pasta, rice etc? And Also washing fruit and veg- should I be keeping boiled water for this ?? Any help much appreciated from a rather nervous and anxious newbie to dubai!! Thanks all Food and water are safe. Some people (around 40%) even drink tap water, so no worries. The problem is that Dubai water has no minerals, it's "empty" water. The biggest problem might be your (house) water tank. Before you move in check the water tank and clean it. If you are still nervous then buy and put water filters. Vegetables and fruits are safe. You can find food from all over the world (usa, europe, aus....) there is also a lot of organic food (local and from around the world). Enjoy your big move and don't worry about food and water.
 
 

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