Citrus bark used in the kitchen - danger to health

Many of the substances found in citrus bark are classified as dangerous substances. These increase the risk of affecting the internal organs, producing and affecting the nervous system. The most dangerous pesticides found in citrus were: imazalil, carbofuran, methidathion, fenthion, diazinon and dimethoate. Even if you have the habit of using lemon peel, for example, to add the flavor of a dessert that you prepare in your home, you better give up. Experts from the Romanian Consumers Protection Association say it is toxic and should not be consumed. In addition, fruits should be washed thoroughly before they are eaten.

Specifically, citruses can be treated with pesticides, of which the most dangerous are imazalil, pyrimethanil and prochloraz. These are substances that can affect the liver, the kidneys and the central nervous system, can cause serious damage, so it is advisable to either quit the lemon peel or wash them thoroughly before using them in the kitchen. Furthermore, Thiabendazole - Imazalil or E233 which covers the citrus peel, is used to control plant diseases, with a dangerous fungicide action for humans. According to the National Sanitary Veterinary and Animal Health Authority (ANSVSA), Imazalil is a plant protection product (pesticide) authorized in 24 Member States, including Romania, from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2021, with the limits . Unfortunately, all citrus - less organic - are treated with chemicals.

The main substances you should avoid are: Imazalil - is a fungicide with potentially carcinogenic, neurotoxic effect and which can affect the liver, kidneys, including. Thiabendazole - is a fungicide and parasitic with carcinogenic effect. In high doses, it can determine. • Wash the fruit well with warm water and soap, then rub the bark with a sponge to remove the toxic pesticide. • When you want to make a fresh juice, clean the citrus peel.

• Stop using lemon or orange peel in your home-made dishes such as cakes, jams, lemonade. • Ideal would be to buy organic, concrete organic or organic citrus products that are grown without chemicals, even if they are more expensive. .