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Can all pesticides for apples be removed by rinsing the apples with water?

No


Why don't organic apples have wormholes?

Some organic apples are sprayed with organicly permited pesticides like nicotine.


Do apple skins contain pesticides?

Yes, apple skins can contain pesticides if the apples were treated with them during the growing process. It is recommended to wash apples thoroughly before consuming them to reduce pesticide residue.


What is the difference between organic apples and non-organic apples?

Organic apples are grown without harmful chemicals and pesticides. Non organic apples are grown with those harmful chemicals.


How do you know if an apple has pesticides?

You cannot tell if an apple has pesticides on it just by looking at it. To minimize pesticide exposure, choose organic apples or thoroughly wash conventionally-grown apples with water and a produce wash before eating.


Why are some people allergic to apples when they are raw?

They are normally allergic to the pesticides sprayed on the apples skin, not the apples themselves. These people usually just peel the apple before eating it to avoid the skin.


What do apples with pesticide have in them to make them last longer?

The pesticides kill bacteria that eats/rots the apple.


How are pesticides on apples regulated to ensure consumer safety and environmental protection?

Pesticides on apples are regulated by government agencies like the EPA and FDA. They set limits on pesticide residues allowed on apples and monitor levels through testing. Farmers must follow strict guidelines for pesticide use to protect consumers and the environment.


What is the difference between organic apples and un-organic apples?

Organic apples aren't sprayed with pesticides/ herbicides, grown using chemical fertilizers in the soil, and are non-GMO (non genetically modified)


Where do most people put there apples?

most people put there apples in a fruit bowl


How many pesticides are applied to conventionally grown apples?

depends where they are grown and for what market, the time of year, the veriety ect. also dont you care what KIND of pesticides you find rather then how many?


Are all apples waxed?

I too was searching for an answer.......This link provides.... http://www.usapple.org/consumers/wax.cfm