Cypermethrin
- Detection Rate
- 20.9%
- Benchmark Usage
- 1.39%
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Kale
Kale has a pesticide load score of 74 and a Food Compass 2.0 score of 100, based on 2,281 monitoring samples.
Pesticide Load74Higher load (0=clean, 100=max)
Food Compass 2.0100exact nutritional match
Monitoring Samples2,2812006–2022 lab tests
Benchmark Coverage72.1%of detected residue load
Preparation & Safety
How to wash and prepare kale
Because kale 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 kale varies by market
| Market | Load Score | Samples Tested | Detection Rate | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 68 | 2,217 | 88.1% | ✓ Solid (2217) |
| CA | 90 | 64 | 78.1% | ✓ Solid (64) |
⚠️ 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 kale
Pyraclostrobin
- Detection Rate
- 15.4%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.889%
Cyfluthrin
- Detection Rate
- 7.9%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.696%
Cyantraniliprole
- Detection Rate
- 5.9%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.397%
Public Evidence Trail
Official monitoring sources for kale
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