Methamidophos
- Detection Rate
- 1.1%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.704%
vegetable Data Profile#17 of 34 in vegetables
Cilantro
Cilantro has a pesticide load score of 59 and a Food Compass 2.0 score of 100, based on 1,092 monitoring samples.
Pesticide Load59Moderate load (0=clean, 100=max)
Food Compass 2.0100proxy nutritional match
Monitoring Samples1,0922009–2019 lab tests
Benchmark Coverage54.1%of detected residue load
Preparation & Safety
How to wash and prepare cilantro
Because cilantro 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 cilantro varies by market
| Market | Load Score | Samples Tested | Detection Rate | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 54 | 1,092 | 96.2% | ✓ Solid (1092) |
⚠️ 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 cilantro
Famoxadone
- Detection Rate
- 1.9%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.459%
Acephate
- Detection Rate
- 0.1%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.353%
Linuron
- Detection Rate
- 22.9%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.28%
Public Evidence Trail
Official monitoring sources for cilantro
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