In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers removed virtually all external pesticides from Gala apples, as well as some that had begun to seep below the fruit’s surface, washing the apples with a formula of baking soda and water for 12 to 15 minutes.

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In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers removed virtually all external pesticides from Gala apples, as well as some that had begun to seep below the fruit’s surface, washing the apples with a formula of baking soda and water for 12 to 15 minutes.