Asparagus face fewer threats from pests such as insects or disease, so fewer pesticides need to be used. | Avocados have thick skins that protect the fruit from pesticide build-up. | Conventional broccoli doesn't retain so many pesticides because the crop faces fewer pest threats, which means less spraying. | Cabbage doesn't hold on to so many pesticides because a ton of spraying isn't required to grow it. | Kiwi Fruit peel isn't ingested, and that's where the pesticide residue resides. Give them a rinse before cutting. | Sweet mango flesh is protected by its thick skin from pesticides. Still, you'll want to rinse under water before cutting open. | Onions don't see as many pest threats, which means less pesticide spraying. | Pesticide residue stays on papaya skin, but be sure to give them a wash before slicing open. | You won't be eating the tough pineapple skin, which protects the fruit from pesticide residue. As with all your produce, you should rinse the pineapple before cutting. |