India's NLC develops solution to better clean fruit & veg
“These glycolipid molecules are capable of cleansing microbes and pesticide loaded on fruits and vegetables. The solution when diluted in water and used to wash these daily consumable, can prevent harmful chemicals from entering human body,” said Asmita Prabhune, senior scientist and expert of the technology from the biochemical division of NCL.
Scientists said a fruit or vegetable goes through at least 20 different pair of hands before it reaches the consumer. Since it is a matter concerning health of everyone consuming vegetables and fruits, the NCL team also undertook a detailed study, during which they found fruits, particularly ones that are consumed without their skin peeled off, to be mostly laden with pesticide and chemicals.
“This includes apples, berries, okras and brinjals. Some cereals too have been found to have chemicals sprayed beyond the permissible limits, making them unsafe for consumption,” explained Prabhune.
source indianexpress.com
