Acephate
- Detection Rate
- 9%
- Benchmark Usage
- 24.3%
vegetable Data Profile#4 of 34 in vegetables
Tomatillos
Tomatillos has a pesticide load score of 96 and a Food Compass 2.0 score of 100, based on 854 monitoring samples.
Pesticide Load96Higher load (0=clean, 100=max)
Food Compass 2.0100proxy nutritional match
Monitoring Samples8542023–2024 lab tests
Benchmark Coverage92.6%of detected residue load
Preparation & Safety
How to wash and prepare tomatillos
Because tomatillos 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 tomatillos varies by market
| Market | Load Score | Samples Tested | Detection Rate | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 91 | 854 | 79% | ✓ Solid (854) |
⚠️ 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 tomatillos
Methamidophos
- Detection Rate
- 11.4%
- Benchmark Usage
- 3.98%
Profenofos
- Detection Rate
- 0.7%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.05%
Tebuconazole
- Detection Rate
- 21.3%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.027%
Public Evidence Trail
Official monitoring sources for tomatillos
Explore Peer Produce
