Water might wash away dirt and bacteria, but pesticides are another story.
set out to specifically answer this question: What is the best washing method for removing pesticides from apples?Researchers from the University of Massachusetts looked at the effectiveness of three washing methods when it comes to removing two types of pesticides – thiabendazole, a fungicide, and phosmet, an insecticide. In preparation for the experiment,were exposed to both of these pesticides for 24 hours.
Of the three methods, the study concluded that a baking soda bath was the most effective for extensive removal of both pesticides. The solution was able to completely remove all thiabendazole and phosmet residue from the surface of the apple when the fruit was soaked for 12 and 15 minutes respectively and then rinsed with water.
Beyond simply advising those at home on the best way to wash off pesticides, the authors also had a takeaway for the apple industry. "This study gives us the information that the standard postharvest washing method using Clorox bleach solution for 2 min is not an effective means to completely remove pesticide residues on the surface of apples," the paper states.
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