If you are concerned about residues, the Federal Food and Drug Administration advises you to wash all fresh produce—organic or conventionally grown, under running tap water. You should wash fruits and vegetables before preparing and before eating.
Even if you do not plan to eat the skin, it is still important to wash produce first, so dirt and bacteria are not transferred from the surface when peeling or cutting. Washing fruits and vegetables with soap, detergent, or commercial produce wash are not recommended.
You can also use the Pesticide Residue Calculator to find out how many servings of fruit or vegetable you would have to eat in one day to be at risk due to pesticide residue. Remember the health benefits of fruits and vegetables far outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure.
Constance Brown-Riggs, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, national speaker and author of the Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World, a convenient guide to help people with diabetes enjoy all the flavors of the world while still following a healthy meal plan. Follow Constance on social media @eatingsoulfully