There is a concern about unwanted pesticides on fruits and vegetables. There are several methods for removing pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables. Let’s discuss the most effective solutions:
TURMERIC WATER
Turmeric water is an ultimate and safe solution for removing pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables. It also helps to reduce the tendency of food-borne diseases by stopping microbes growth.
How to Use Turmeric Water
- Take a big container and Prepare turmeric water as described in the article: How to Make Turmeric Water.
- Wash fruits and vegetables under running water.
- Soak washed fruits and vegetables in Turmeric Water for around 15 minutes.
- Wash fruits and vegetables again 2-3 times under running water.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple Cider Vinegar is also useful for removing pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables. It is a little expensive method because you need to use 3 parts of water and 1 part of apple cider vinegar to remove pesticide residues.
Water | 3 Parts |
Apple Cider Vinegar | 1 Part |
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar
- Take a big container and Prepare Apple Cider Vinegar solution adding 3 parts of water and 1 part of Apple Cider Vinegar.
- Wash fruits and vegetables under running water.
- Soak washed fruits and vegetables in Apple Cider Vinegar solution for around 15 minutes.
- Wash fruits and vegetables again 2-3 times under running water.
Reference
- Bajwa U, Sandhu KS. Effect of handling & processing on pesticide residues in food. J Food Sci Technol. 2014;51(2):201-220. doi:10.1007/s13197-011-0499-5
- Gupta A (2006) Pesticide residue in food commodities. Agrobios (India).
- How to Make Turmeric Water.
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