14/10/2025
A 2017 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed that soaking apples in a baking soda solution (1 teaspoon of baking soda in 2 cups of water) for 12 minutes removed about 80% of the surface thiabendazole, while soaking for 15 minutes removed up to 96% of the surface phosmet. This method proved far more effective than rinsing with water or vinegar.
The alkaline nature of baking soda helps degrade certain pesticide molecules and loosen residues on the skin of fruits and vegetables such as apples, cucumbers, and grapes — making it one of the safest and most affordable ways to clean produce at home.
⚠️ Note: this method only removes pesticides from the surface. Systemic pesticides that pe*****te below the peel are not removed.
Quick tip: Soak fruits and vegetables in a baking soda solution for 12–15 minutes, then rinse well with clean water.
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