I Soaked My Strawberries in Salt Water—Then Tiny White Things Started Wriggling Out

Strawberries look innocent enough sitting in a bowl. But one simple kitchen experiment can reveal something most people would rather not see.

After soaking strawberries in salt water, some people have reported seeing tiny white, worm-like creatures emerge from the fruit. So what exactly are they—and should you be worried?

🍓 What Are the Tiny White Things?

They are most likely larvae of the spotted-wing drosophila, a small fruit fly known scientifically as Drosophila suzukii.

Unlike many fruit