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PESTICIDE RESIDUE REMOVAL
Most people rinse apples under the tap, but a study found plain water barely touches pesticide residue; a baking-soda soak removed up to 96% of itA study reveals baking soda soaks remove more surface pesticide residue from apples. This method proved more effective than tap water or in...- Fruit Fly problems: Homemade simple red wine vinegar trap and importance of preventionFruit flies may be small, but they can become a persistent problem if ignored. A homemade trap using red wine vinegar or apple cider vinega...
- How to remove pesticides naturally from your favourite summer fruits: Berries, peaches and plumsSummer's bounty of berries, peaches, and plums offers peak flavour and nutrition. While delicious, these fruits can carry pesticide residue...
- How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...
- Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
- Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
- Sanjeev Kapoor’s three-step easy guide: How to wash and blanch spinach perfectly every time in 5 minutesSpinach, a nutritious green leafy vegetable, must be properly washed and blanched before cooking. Celebrity Chefs Pankaj Bhadouria and Sanj...
- Eating more fruits? Study reveals how your choices could be increasing pesticide levels in your bloodInvisible risks lurk on popular fruits in India. Pesticide residues are a growing health concern. Studies show these chemicals can enter th...
- How to remove worms and pesticides from strawberries at home: Simple kitchen hacks you should never skipStrawberries are nutritious but may carry dirt, small insects and pesticide residues. Simple home cleaning methods can help ensure they are...
- How to remove pesticides from your grapes naturally: Easy scientific steps to clean them the right wayGrapes often carry pesticide residue and dirt. A simple cleaning routine can make them safer. Start with a rinse. Then, soak grapes in a ba...
- How to remove pesticides from tomatoes using salt: Simple home techniques to clean tomato skinTomatoes are a staple in many kitchens, yet pesticide residues can adhere to their delicate skins. A simple soak in salt water can help to ...
- Which winter fruits and vegetables are coated with wax and pesticides? Here’s how to clean them safely without losing taste or textureWinter produce often carries chemical residues. Apples, grapes, and strawberries are common culprits. These chemicals can harm health. Cons...
- 6 easy ways to remove wax and pesticides from apples without losing taste or crunch: Clean apples made easyDiscover six natural and effective methods to remove wax and chemical residues from your apples. From warm water and a soft brush to vinega...
- Do you really need organic foods? Top cancer specialist explains why organic food is not essential for everyoneCancer surgeon Dr. Jayesh Sharma suggests that properly washed regular fruits and vegetables can be as effective as organic options for red...
- Commerce ministry developing platform for registration, resolution of non-trade barriers"We are making a portal so that we can prioritise all the NTBs. Traders will register their complaints and the ministry will pursue that," ...
- Here's why Hong Kong and Singapore have announced a recall of MDH and Everest productsHong Kong and Singapore have recalled popular Indian spice products from MDH and Everest due to the presence of carcinogenic ethylene oxide...
- Fast track action to remove non-tariff barriers key to realise trillion-dollar merchandise export goal: GTRI reportIt asked for upgrading domestic systems, in cases where Indian products are rejected due to quality issues; and retaliating if unreasonable...
- Tea Mosquito Bug Crisis: Planters Association urges immediate government interventionThe United Planters Association of South India (UPASI) has urged the government to immediately intervene and take appropriate steps to cont...
- Are pesticides turning into poison spray?Farmers do not have basic knowledge of usage of pesticides, a survey by the National Institute of Advanced Studies found.
- Farmers demand residue analysis for imported agricultural goodsDemanding a level playing field for domestic farmers, the Consortium of Indian Farmers Associations has said agricultural products imported...
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