63/100

Food

Conventional Peaches

Low burden — Conventional Peaches is a relatively low-burden choice.

Non-organic peaches and nectarines.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
2

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 63 places conventional peaches in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Soft-skinned stone fruit tends to carry more surface pesticide residue. Choosing organic or peeling reduces the residue you consume without giving up the fruit.

Cleaner swap → Organic peaches, or peel and wash conventional ones.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →

Frequently asked questions

Is conventional peaches a toxic exposure?

Conventional Peaches has a Detox Score of 63 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Soft-skinned stone fruit tends to carry more surface pesticide residue. Choosing organic or peeling reduces the residue you consume without giving up the fruit.

What is a safer alternative to conventional peaches?

A lower-exposure swap for conventional peaches is: Organic peaches, or peel and wash conventional ones. Soft-skinned stone fruit tends to carry more surface pesticide residue. Choosing organic or peeling reduces the residue you consume without giving up the fruit.

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