Why do pesticides remain on fruits and vegetables, can I eat them with confidence?

 Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are mainly derived from pesticides used in the planting process, including pesticides, herbicides, plant growth regulators and many other types
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According to a calculation by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, if pest control is not carried out in the agricultural production process, the crop loss rate will be as high as 37%.
Therefore, the use of pesticides is a necessary technical measure to prevent pests and diseases in the process of planting fruits and vegetables
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 At present, even developed countries cannot achieve "zero pesticides" in the planting process
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Once the pesticide is used, whether it is the pesticide itself or its toxic metabolites or impurities, it may remain in agricultural products, food and the environment.
This is what we call pesticide residues
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 In fact, the presence of pesticide residues does not mean it is unsafe.
Pesticides are not poisons
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China’s Food Safety Law has explicitly banned the use of highly toxic and highly toxic pesticides in crops such as vegetables, fruits, tea, and Chinese herbal medicines.
There are also corresponding national food safety standards (GB 2763) for various pesticides that are allowed to be used in food.
, Which specifies in detail the types of pesticides allowed to be used in various foods and their maximum residue limits
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 With the advancement of science and technology, various bionic pesticides and green pesticides have been developed and applied, further reducing the safety risks caused by pesticide residues
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And no matter what kind of pesticide, in the process of planting, as long as it is used in accordance with the specifications and the safety interval is strictly enforced, it will gradually decompose after a period of time, which can completely ensure that the pesticide residues in it meet the corresponding national standards
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 For ordinary consumers through scientific processing can also effectively remove pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables, such as rinsing with running water and rub over 30 seconds with peeled, boiling water, heating and the like
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So, don’t worry too much about eating fruits and vegetables, don’t let pesticide “residues” in your heart
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