The Clean Fifteen is a list of fruits and vegetables that contain the lowest concentration of pesticides in the U.S., even when they are grown with pesticides (aka conventionally).17 Mar 2021
What is the Dirty Dozen?
The 2021 "Dirty Dozen," released Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group, ranked pesticide residue levels of fruits and vegetables based on samples taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "In the most recent test, they found 115 pesticides on different peppers."17 Mar 2021
Strawberries continue to lead the "Dirty Dozen" list of fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by spinach, a trio of greens -- kale, collard and mustard -- nectarines, apples, and grapes, according to the Environmental Working Group's 2021 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.17 Mar 2021
What is the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen?
The top 15 foods with the least pesticides are called the Clean 15, while the 12 foods with the most pesticides are called the Dirty Dozen. These lists are fantastic to take with you on your shopping trips to know when to buy organic and when it's ok to buy conventional.
What is the current Dirty Dozen?
Here are the 2021 Dirty Dozen: Kale/Collard/Mustard greens. Nectarines. Apples. Grapes.17 Mar 2021
Why are strawberries on the Dirty Dozen list?
Of the 46 items included in the EWG analysis, the fruits and vegetables on the "Dirty Dozen" list were found to have more pesticide residue than other crops. On the collard, mustard green, and kale samples, the most common pesticide found was DCPA, or Dacthal.17 Mar 2021
How do you wash pesticides off bell peppers?
- Give it a Saltwater Soak. Research suggests that soaking fruits and vegetables in a 10 percent saltwater solution for 20 minutes gets rid of most of the residues from the four most common pesticides.
- Soak it in Vinegar.
- Clean it With Baking Soda and Water.
How do you wash pesticides off grapes?
Clear off grapes with baking soda and salt. Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons each of salt and baking soda over the grapes. Shake the bowl vigorously from side to side for thirty seconds to a minute. Rinse again to remove the pesticides, bacteria, residue as well as the salt and baking soda.