As we know, the chemical pesticides or fungicides in the fruit are not eliminated by washing. Since these toxins are soluble in water, does the immersion of fruits in water (from 20 min for grapes to 8 h for citrus) or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) 1%, eliminates these toxins from the fruit?
Ahmad Ajani
I'm not agree. It's suggested use the different agricultural poisons in optimum range. I think the world work on decrease using poisons Technic and methods. We know that the outer layers of fruit are covered with a wax that is resistant to water penetrate.
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