In an era where people are more health-conscious, “fruits” have become a safe and healthy choice.

But did you know that many fruits are sources of pesticides without you knowing it?

For example, grapes, oranges, apples, or guavas often use high amounts of pesticides and fungicides to make the produce look good and last longer.

Even if you wash them with plain water, if you don’t wash them properly, there may still be residues left, which can affect your health in the long term, such as allergies, hormonal fluctuations, or certain chronic diseases.

The Thai government, through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has set the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for various fruits. If residues are found to exceed this level, they will be considered unsafe and illegal. Is the limit in Thai more strict than the limit in the country where you live?

Information from: Food and Drug Administration

Link  : https://food.fda.moph.go.th/media.php?id=509401256515739648&name=P387.PDF

The Department of Medical Sciences recommends the following methods for washing fruits for safety:

• Fruits with thick skins (e.g. oranges, pears): soak them in water first, then wash them with running water, rubbing the skins with your hands at the same time.

• Fruits with thin skins (e.g. grapes): wash them with running water first. Then soak the whole bunch in clean water without picking it into individual pieces, as this can cause chemicals dissolved in the water to seep into the wounds on the stem or the peel.

• Peeling: Peeling the skin before eating will reduce the amount of residue, as most residues are stuck to the peel of the fruit.

Because good health starts with “Eating mindfully.”

Previous information provided by HS-TECH

Schedule on paraquat etc, designated as Type 4 substance in Thailand.

https://admin.goope.jp/info/update/3347154

May 20; Paraquat, chlorpyrifos classified as Type 4 in Thailand.

https://admin.goope.jp/info/update/3300491

TIMELINE OF PARAQUAT AND ITS RELATED SUBSTANCES REGULATION IN THAILAND

https://admin.goope.jp/info/update/3364626

That inaction related to ban on paraquat may conflict with the Hazardous Substance Act BE 2535, Thai

https://admin.goope.jp/info/update/3352132

(Sunisa)