Conventional Peaches
Non-organic peaches and nectarines.
63Low burden · out of 100
Cleaner swapOrganic peaches, or peel and wash conventional ones
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 81.6Chemical hazard 4 × 4.6−18.4
- 68Everyday exposure 4 × 3.4−13.6
- 63Persistence 2 × 2.6−5.2, then rounded to 63
- LowThe band63 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 4/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 4/10 | 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
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.
Evidence strength: moderate
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