Tag: pesticide residue

Plant-powered rinse cuts pesticide residue on fruit 

Plant-powered rinse cuts pesticide residue on fruit 

April 20, 2026 |

In Canada, a team at University of British Columbia has developed a plant-based solution that removes more pesticide residue from produce than commonly used methods like rinsing with water and baking soda solutions. Comprised of starch, iron, and tannic acid, the solution formed bonds with pesticides to remove 96% from the fruits tested, according to […]

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