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American Chemical Society: The best way to wash pesticides from apples

The American Chemical Society (ACS) recently released a new study on the best way to wash pesticides from apples. Apples produce a natural wax to protect their high water content. When apples are processed, they lose these natural waxes, so artificial waxes are sometimes added. These waxes can be petroleum […]

by October 26, 2017
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Why should you wash your produce before eating it?

We are going to give you a look at the ugly side of produce. Why should you wash your produce before eating it? Let’s find out. You always hear about how you must wash your fruits and vegetables. But is this really necessary? Does washing actually do anything beneficial? The […]

by March 31, 2017