Here’s What You Need to Do to Remove Pesticides from Fruit

Removing pesticides from fruit

A study published in a scientific journal found that washing fruits and vegetables is not enough to remove pesticides. Nano messages From the American Chemical Society.

Using new research techniques, scientists have been able to determine that the pesticides penetrate the peel. In fact, they even reach the pulp. Then you can imagine that rinsing under the tap doesn’t do much to prevent that.

peel or peel

That’s why it’s important to peel your fruit from now on to ensure all pesticides are gone, even with organic produce. These typically have much lower pesticide (residue) levels, but according to research, even these aren’t completely pesticide-free. From now on, just peel that apple or cucumber.

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has long been concerned about compliance with pesticide legislation in our country. In December, a third of the farmers inspected were found not to be complying with the rules.

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