Tricks to take out pesticides from fruits and Vegetables By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former D.G ,Agriculture Extension KPK Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar

1. Tricks to take out Pesticides
from Fruits and Vegetables
Lecture
By
Mr . Allah dad Khan

3. Testing
A random testing was conducted on fruits and veggies by
some advocacy groups and NGO’s, and the findings
revealed that high amounts of pesticide residues were
found in them. With that said, these residues are toxic
enough to cause severe disorders. Many feel that washing it
water will help in the removal process; however water
alone will not do it.

4. Steps to sensitize Farmers
Even as the government takes steps to sensitize farmers
and vendors on the note of side effects of using pesticides,
health care professionals advise consumers to look out for
alternatives like organic food. Despite the fact that, the
presence of pesticide residue in food produces does not
mean that they create a great health risk, it is highly
recommended that you be careful of what you buy and
where you buy such that it is not going to affect you in
terms of health. Here’s how to remove most of the
pesticides on the fruits and vegetables you eat.

5. Wash it right
A substantial amount of pesticides present in the surface of
the produce can be removed by washing it right. Washing
all your fruits and vegetables with salt water will remove
most of the residues that appear on the surface of the
food. With cold water wash, just about 75 to 80 percent
residues are removed. Be sure to wash it thoroughly. If it
has stems and crevices, then concentrate on those areas as
well.

6. Vinegar Soak
As far as soaking your fruits and veggies in vinegar are
concerned, it is good to execute it in a mixture. Use 10
percent white vinegar and 90 percent water, stir and rinse
them thoroughly. While washing berries, be careful because
its thin peel might damage the outer-skin

7. Blanch and Peel
This is one of the easiest techniques of removing pesticide
residues, for a short duration; treat your vegetables in
warm water and peel of the outer layer. Doing so will
completely remove the residues