Difficult to say without knowing the history of the plants they came from and carrying out residue analyses of the fruit. Where I live there are strict rules on pesticide residues and imported kiwis are randomly checked. read more
The Environmental Working Group, a public health nonprofit, has created a list of the fruits and vegetables most contaminated by pesticides according to the government's produce pesticide reports. read more
Some people are known to eat mango skin for its rich antioxidants, fat cell growth inhibition, ability to kill cancer cells and help with morning sickness. If you’re planning to eat the peel, opt for an organic mango. 9. Papayas* Papayas are another thick skinned fruit that prevents pesticides from reaching the edible flesh. read more