Conventional Pears
Low burden — Conventional Pears is a relatively low-burden choice.
Non-organic pears, eaten with the skin.
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 71 places conventional pears in the Low band. Pears appear on the EWG Dirty Dozen because residues of several pesticides are commonly detected. Washing helps and peeling removes more, though it also removes fiber.
Frequently asked questions
Is conventional pears a toxic exposure?
Conventional Pears has a Detox Score of 71 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Pears appear on the EWG Dirty Dozen because residues of several pesticides are commonly detected. Washing helps and peeling removes more, though it also removes fiber.
What is a safer alternative to conventional pears?
A lower-exposure swap for conventional pears is: Organic pears, or wash and peel conventional ones. Pears appear on the EWG Dirty Dozen because residues of several pesticides are commonly detected. Washing helps and peeling removes more, though it also removes fiber.