Re:Herbs and Spices Might Contain Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead
by andrekandre on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @12:10AM
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> The study I saw implied that most of the metals were on the surface as dust, so you could rinse about 60% off.
> The newer studies suggest surface contamination is a much bigger factor.
interesting!then maybe i dont need to overdo it with rice, sounds good.
> That's also another 'pro' in the column for cleaning your vegetables with white vinegar instead of soap.
sounds good, sometimes i skip the rinsing and washing but that is good motivation to keep it up, thanks!
Incidentally there are also some studies challenging the heavy metals in broadleaf plants link. The newer studies suggest surface contamination is a much bigger factor. That's also another 'pro' in the column for cleaning your vegetables with white vinegar instead of soap. Acids are pretty good at dissolving metal dust, especially from residual contamination near roads from leaded gas. My yard tested high.