Conventional Nectarines
Non-organic nectarines with edible skin.
71Low burden · out of 100
Cleaner swapOrganic nectarines, or thorough washing
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 86.2Chemical hazard 3 × 4.6−13.8
- 76Everyday exposure 3 × 3.4−10.2
- 71Persistence 2 × 2.6−5.2, then rounded to 71
- LowThe band71 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 3/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 3/10 | unsourced input |
| Persistence | 2/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
A recurring Dirty Dozen fruit: the thin, edible skin holds detectable multi-pesticide residues. Buying organic for the ones you eat most is a reasonable, budget-aware move.
Evidence strength: moderate
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