Food scientists have created a new, faster way of testing for pesticide residues on vegetables using magnetic nanoparticles

You’ve decided that spending extra money on organic produce is worth the reassurance it gives you. Whether you’re driven by environmental concerns or you’re trying to reduce your risk of cancer, it’s a smart move for your health. However, how can you be sure that these foods you’re paying a premium for are truly free of pesticides?
Food scientists from the National University of Singapore have found a very sensitive and quick technique that can detect even the tiniest amounts of pyrethroids in vegetables. This synthetic pesticide is often applied to agricultural crops to control pests and improve yields. Ingestion of pyrethroids by eating fruits and vegetables that have been sprayed with it has been linked to adverse health effects in humans in the long term.

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