The Necessary Foods to Always Buy Organic (And The Top Foods Not To)

Pineapple: Not Organic

One of the few fruits that the EWG recommend not to buy organic, pineapple has a tough, spiky exterior that can not only make peeling a pineapple difficult but also keeps this delectably sweet fruit safe from absorbing agricultural pesticides. Even when sprayed with chemicals, its thick skin will absorb some of it but not harm the golden goodness inside. The EWG reports that eighty-nine percent of the pineapples tested came back with no harmful pesticide residue and is part of the EWG’s ‘Clean 15,’ the top fruits and veggies with the least pesticide residue. With pineapples, they will not ripen once picked-it will only soften. The color of the pineapple does not always indicate the sweetness of the fruit either, so try to choose a firm, green looking pineapple with fresh-looking leaves that will soften quickly and reveal a beautiful golden color inside.