Scientists say people need to peel of cucumbers and apples for health reason

Peeling cucumbers and apples may help you dodge pesticides, experts claim (stock image) (Image: Getty) A news study might prompt you to start peeling your fruit and vegetables. Scientists are now advising consumers to remove the skin from their cucumbers and apples, warning that a simple wash is insufficient to rid them of potentially dangerous pesticides. Researchers from Anhui Agricultural University in China employed sophisticated chemical-detecting technologies, including laser beams and innovative 'SERS' film, to investigate the substances present on the skin of various food items.

The investigation extended beyond cucumbers and apples to include chilli powder, shrimp, and rice. Alarmingly, the findings suggest that standard fruit washing or food safety measures are inadequate for preventing pesticide ingestion. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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