Claim

Soaking vegetables in salted water for 5 minutes removes 90% of pesticide residues.

Claim checked — weak evidenceMedium riskperformance

Evidence Summary

Limited or low-quality evidence — treat with caution.

Research indicates salt water can reduce some surface residues but the percentage removed varies widely and is usually lower than 90%.

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15 कमाल के Home & Kitchen Hacks | हर घर के लिए ज़रूरी Smart Kitchen Tips | Time & Money Saving

SmitaRawat's KITCHEN

The video presents 15 kitchen and home hacks aimed at saving time and money, demonstrated by the creator in a Hindi-language format.

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Soaking vegetables in salted water for 5 minutes removes 90% of pesticide residues. — Evidence Review — Hype Check