Pesticide residue on produce

[Guest guest]

Occasionally I come across a list of produce that is the most

contaminated with pesticides, and I try to choose organic versions of

foods on that list. This is the first list I've seen of the least

contaminated, and I find it comforting.

 

I thought these lists might help you select produce, too.

 

 

I found this on Mollie Katzen's website:

http://www.molliekatzen.com/mkboard/wwwboard.html

 

BTW, she's working on a new book, " Sunlight Cafe " that will contain

breakfast recipes.

 

" Taken from Saveur Magazine, January 2000 What foods are highest (and

lowest) in

pesticide residue? Environmental >Working Group compiled this list. "

 

1. Strawberries

2. Bell peppers

3. Spinach (tied for second)

4. Cherries

5. Peaches

6. Cantaloupe (Mexican)

7. Celery

8. Apples

9. Apricots

10. Green beans

11. Grapes (Chilean)

12. Cucumbers

 

Least

1. Avocados

2. Corn

3. Onions

4. Sweet potatoes

5. Cauliflower

6. Brussels sprouts

7. Grapes

8. Bananas

9. Plums

10. Green onions

11. Watermelon

12. Broccoli

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Ellen C.

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