Ever noticed any dirt on the surface of your veggies and fruits? But they are no big deal after a rinse. What's really dirty about your produce, whether they are from farmer's markets or grocery stores, are the pesticide residues in them. They can have both acute and chronic health effects on humans. Some older pesticides can remain in soil and water for years, though they are already banned in developed countries.
Limited synthetic and organic biopesticides are used in growing organic produce, but their residues are found in a lower amount than their conventionally grown counterparts. Since 2004, a pesticide advocacy non-profit organization has been compiling and updating a list of produce that have the most pesticide residue after cleaning. The list for 2020 includes strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery, potatoes, and hot peppers.
Another reason to wash your produce before using it is to get rid of harmful microorganisms. They are the culprit of several outbreaks of foodborne illness in the U.S. So how to clean produce thoroughly?
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