Clean Fruit
Avocados top the Clean Foods list.
Myth: ‘Avocados are full of pesticides’
Wrong. Due to their thick skins, avocados are naturally protected against many diseases..
Very few pesticides are used during production, and according to a study by the Environmental Working Group, avocados are the cleanest fruit in comparison to other fruits and vegetables.
The “cleanest” fruit
Avocados are a very “clean” fruit as only a very small amount of pesticide is required during the growing process.
They also have a much lower volume of pesticide residue in comparison to other fruits and vegetables.
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Taking top place in the Environmental Working Group’s list of Clean Foods in 2024, avocados are acclaimed as the cleanest fruit with the lowest pesticide residue.
The fruit’s thick, protective skin ensures that little pesticide is needed during production, and that any residue left on the fruit is significantly low, especially when compared to other produce like strawberries, spinach, pears and peppers.
According to analysis from the US Department of Agriculture, less than 2% of avocado samples show any detectable pesticide residues—one of the lowest rates among all produce tested.
The “cleanest” fruit
Avocados are a very “clean” fruit as only a very small amount of pesticide is required during the growing process. They also have a much lower volume of pesticide residue in comparison to other fruits and vegetables.
Taking top place in the Environmental Working Group’s list of Clean Foods in 2024, avocados are acclaimed as the cleanest fruit with the lowest pesticide residue.
The fruit’s thick, protective skin ensures that little pesticide is needed during production, and that any residue left on the fruit is significantly low, especially when compared to other produce like strawberries, spinach, pears and peppers.
According to analysis from the US Department of Agriculture, less than 2% of avocado samples show any detectable pesticide residues—one of the lowest rates among all produce tested.
