One of the fruits with consistently low levels
of agrochemical contamination is the pineapple, because of its thick protective husk, and pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and the anti-inflammatory enzyme bromelain.
Dicloran is a chemical fungicide that according to the «What's on my food» website (a useful library
of the agrochemical contamination of many commercial products) is a «possible carcinogen».
Not exact matches
Governments are increasingly concerned about the impacts
of inappropriate practices on the health
of the natural environment, especially from soil erosion,
contamination from
agrochemicals, and inefficient use
of water resources.
In the 2016 edition
of the «clean fifteen» agricultural products free from
agrochemical (pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides)
contamination, onions were ranked 6th.
The increase in acne nutrients is not substantial, but it's a welcome bonus on top
of the main goal
of avoiding inflammatory
agrochemical contamination.
Every year, the Environmental Working Group compiles a list
of 15 fruits and vegetables with the lowest
agrochemical contamination, known as the «clean fifteen».
Given the fact that the authorities detect the presence
of agrochemicals but don't state the dosage, the
contamination might be too insignificant to wreck your skin.
The organic nature
of many urban agriculture projects helps decrease reliance on oil based
agrochemicals, improve soil quality and reduce
contamination.
Such health risks include
contamination of crops with pathogens, residues
of agrochemicals or heavy metals from contaminated soils, air or water and human diseases transferred by mosquitos attracted by agriculture or from domestic animals to people (zoonosis).