Ecomii.com, a web site devoted to “green” living recently published an article that summarized some work done by Stonyfield Farm (an organic dairy in the U.S.) which lists the 12 most popular fresh fruits and vegetables that are highest and lowest in pesticide residue. Hmm… that makes this post third hand information. Does that make it hearsay? If you read the Ecomii article, it won’t be.
An interesting point is that the study took into account how the food was usually consumed. In other words, if it was normally washed and peeled, then that is how they tested for pesticide.
Here is the list of fruits and vegetables in alphabetical order:
| Highest in Pesticides |
Lowest in Pesticides |
|
| Apples | Asparagus | |
| Bell Peppers | Avocados | |
| Celery | Bananas | |
| Cherries | Broccoli | |
| Grapes (imported) | Cauliflower | |
| Nectarines | Corn (sweet) | |
| Peaches | Kiwifruit | |
| Pears | Mangoes | |
| Potatoes | Onions | |
| Red Raspberries | Papayas | |
| Spinach | Peas (fresh garden) | |
| Strawberries | Pineapples |
Here’s the link to the article:
A Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce – from ecomii
How do you feel about pesticide residue in your foods? Is it a concern for you?
