Kitchen Trick Removes 96% of Pesticides

By Jack Taylor Posted October 31, 2017

Dear Turapür Today Reader,

Sure, an apple a day can keep the doctor away… but not when it’s covered in deadly pesticides.

And while you might think giving your produce a quick rinse or wipe-down is enough to get rid of pesticide residues… it’s actually not.

Fortunately, U.S. researchers have found a dead-simple way to remove up to 96% of pesticides from your apples.

And believe it or not, it’s probably in your kitchen cabinet right now.

I’m talking about baking soda, and you’ve probably been cleaning your house with it for years.

Now it looks like this humble kitchen helper could be the best way to clean your fruit.

In a recent study, researchers applied two common pesticides to organic Gala apples. One was the fungicide thiabendazole, which can penetrate apple peels, and the other was the insecticide phosmet.

Next, they soaked the pesticide-covered apples in either tap water, an EPA-approved produce wash or a 1% baking soda/water solution.

And after just 15 minutes, the baking soda solution had removed 80% of the thiabendazole and a whopping 96% of the phosmet!

Even better, this miracle solution even removed some of the residue that had penetrated the apples’ skin!

Experts report that baking soda is so much better at removing pesticides than tap water or the EPA’s shoddy method because it can better break down pesticide molecules.

This solution isn’t just for apples; it can be used on any produce, including organics, which can be exposed to pesticides during transport or storage.

And it’s incredibly simple to make.

All you have to do is add one teaspoon of baking soda to two cups of water and then soak your fruits and veggies for about 15 minutes.

It’s that easy to get clean, fresh produce with less worry about pesticides.

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Regards,

Jack Taylor
Department of Research, Turapür Products