Profenofos
- Detection Rate
- 0.9%
- Benchmark Usage
- 23.4%
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Basil
Basil has a pesticide load score of 94 and a Food Compass 2.0 score of 100, based on 343 monitoring samples.
Pesticide Load94Higher load (0=clean, 100=max)
Food Compass 2.0100proxy nutritional match
Monitoring Samples3432019–2019 lab tests
Benchmark Coverage88.4%of detected residue load
Preparation & Safety
How to wash and prepare basil
Because basil has higher surface permeability, synthetic pesticides easily adhere to the skin. To reduce exposure by up to 80–90%, soak in a 1% baking soda water solution (1 tsp baking soda per 2 cups cold water) for 12 to 15 minutes, then rinse vigorously under running water.
Market Comparison
How basil varies by market
| Market | Load Score | Samples Tested | Detection Rate | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 89 | 343 | 94.8% | ✓ Solid (343) |
⚠️ Data Note: Markets marked with Sparse have under 30 official laboratory samples in the public record. A 0% detection in sparse tests does not guarantee absolute absence of residue in that region.
Chemical Residue Breakdown
Primary chemicals detected on basil
Fipronil
- Detection Rate
- 2.6%
- Benchmark Usage
- 10.6%
Acephate
- Detection Rate
- 1.7%
- Benchmark Usage
- 9.08%
Imidacloprid
- Detection Rate
- 51.3%
- Benchmark Usage
- 8.04%
Public Evidence Trail
Official monitoring sources for basil
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