acephate
- Detection Rate
- 1%
- Benchmark Usage
- 6.87%
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Okra
Okra has a pesticide load score of 88 and a Food Compass 2.0 score of 100, based on 104 monitoring samples.
Pesticide Load88Higher load (0=clean, 100=max)
Food Compass 2.0100proxy nutritional match
Monitoring Samples1042019–2022 lab tests
Benchmark Coverage76.9%of detected residue load
Preparation & Safety
How to wash and prepare okra
Because okra 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 okra varies by market
| Market | Load Score | Samples Tested | Detection Rate | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 98 | 69 | 46.4% | ✓ Solid (69) |
| CA | 20 | 35 | 65.7% | ✓ Solid (35) |
⚠️ 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 okra
methamidophos
- Detection Rate
- 1%
- Benchmark Usage
- 1.37%
imidacloprid
- Detection Rate
- 15.4%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.107%
acetamiprid
- Detection Rate
- 6.7%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.029%
Public Evidence Trail
Official monitoring sources for okra
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