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Pesticide Residues in Citrus

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Topic: Pesticide Residues in Citrus
Posted By: Boilermaker
Subject: Pesticide Residues in Citrus
Date Posted: 17 June 2012 at 14:53
I recently started a batch of homemade limoncello using lemons from the supermarket.

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After doing a lot more reading I am concerned about leaching pesticide residues out of the lemon zest along with the good stuff like lemon oil.  I washed them well with dishwashing soap before using them but am now considering throwing it out and starting over with some organic lemons.  I wonder if there is enough bad stuff in the peels of 6 lemons that I should be concerned? 







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Posted By: africanmeat
Date Posted: 18 June 2012 at 12:05
no no  don't throw it out . first the alcohol will kill any bugs so if you see one just take him out or don't .
if you washed it well with soap you are OK.good Luck.


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Ahron

Posted By: Rod Franklin
Date Posted: 18 June 2012 at 16:44
In all honesty, the alcohol is probably the most dangerous substance involved. 

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Hungry

Posted By: africanmeat
Date Posted: 19 June 2012 at 00:38
sorry you are right . i meant don't worry about parasites alcohol will kill them .still by washing it with hot water and soap it will remove the pesticide .so  it is safe to eat.

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Ahron

Posted By: TasunkaWitko
Date Posted: 19 June 2012 at 11:53
andy - it's probably something i woudln't worry too much about, but on the organic lemons would take care of the worry completely - and, as you know, organic lemons would also probably taste better. we got some not long ago, and boy, were they good!

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