This Simple Fruit Wash Could Make Produce Safer and Last Days Longer

University of British Columbia researchers developed a plant-based, starch-derived fruit wash that removed up to 96% of pesticide residues.

The wash also formed an edible coating that slowed browning, reduced moisture loss, and kept apples and grapes fresh for days longer.

Published in ACS Nano, the method could make produce safer to eat while lowering spoilage and food waste.

The low-cost, biodegradable approach may offer an alternative to current fruit-cleaning methods.