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"Have you washed that?" is a question most of us heard from our mothers when picking up a piece of fruit. According to the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), it’s good advice… but not because of pesticides.
FSA found that, although it is sensible to wash fruit and vegetables for reasons of general hygiene, washing and peeling is not required as a protection against pesticide residues because these residues are too minute to pose a health risk.
Fruit is usually exposed to dust, dirt and bacteria during storage and travel. Washing fruits and vegetables ensures that they are clean and that bacteria that might be on the outside are removed.
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Another common myth is that organic is better for your health because it’s pesticide free. In fact, most organic farmers grow their fruit and vegetables using pesticides. The only difference being that they are only allowed to use pesticides produced from ‘naturally’ occurring, rather than synthetic active ingredients. The chemical structure of the ingredient is the same, regardless of source, and neither type of pesticide should be feared in food production if used properly.
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