Conventional Bell Peppers
Moderate burden — Conventional Bell Peppers adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Non-organic sweet bell peppers.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 57 places conventional bell peppers in the Moderate band. Peppers sit high on EWG's Dirty Dozen because their thin skin retains multiple pesticide residues per sample. They are worth eating; buying the organic version is the clean upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
Is conventional bell peppers a toxic exposure?
Conventional Bell Peppers has a Detox Score of 57 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Peppers sit high on EWG's Dirty Dozen because their thin skin retains multiple pesticide residues per sample. They are worth eating; buying the organic version is the clean upgrade.
What is a safer alternative to conventional bell peppers?
A lower-exposure swap for conventional bell peppers is: Organic peppers, or wash and peel where practical. Peppers sit high on EWG's Dirty Dozen because their thin skin retains multiple pesticide residues per sample. They are worth eating; buying the organic version is the clean upgrade.