Frequently Asked Questions
Question
Q
Should I worry about pesticides on fruits and vegetables?
Answer(s)
A
A very small percent of fresh produce have measurable pesticide residues. Washing fruits and vegetables in clean running water will remove most of any pesticide residue, dirt, and other environmental pollutants.
Other Questions In This Topic
- When the calories are listed on a food product, is that "as is" being unprepared or is that prepared? For example, bacon might list a 2 slice portion at 100 calories?
- I am making candy and it isn't working. I heard you need to make an altitude adjustment to your thermometer, how do I do that?
- Do you have suggestions for nutritious brown bag lunches?
- What happens if you make and use a product that had weevils? Will you get sick?
- My turkey brining recipe calls for 4 juniper berries crushed in the brine. Can I use the berries from my yard shrubs for this purpose?
- what is the best way to clean whole wheat? I am living in Korea and have purchased some wheat that appears to need cleaning, but I don't know how to do it/
- The power went out, is the food in my refrigerator/freezer still o.k. to eat?
- How can I eat healthier at fast food restaurants?
Note: These questions are a portion of the questions available at the master page.
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