Food
Low burden — Conventional Pears is a relatively low-burden choice.
Non-organic pears, eaten with the skin.
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.
A Detox Score of 71 places conventional pears in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. 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.
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.
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.