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Message: <blockquote data-quote="topkollek" data-source="post: 30767701" data-attributes="member: 510150">Pesticide Residues in Sugar<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Residue Levels: Refined white sugar is typically 99.9% sucrose, with extensive processing (filtration, crystallization, washing) removing most pesticide residues. Studies show low pesticide residues in the final sugar product, as sugarcane juice is clarified and purified extensively. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Specific Pesticides:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Diuron, Ametryn, Hexazinone, Tebuthiuron: Detected in surface water near sugarcane fields at high frequencies (91-100%), with concentrations up to 2579 ng/L for imidacloprid and 1101 ng/L for ametryn. However, their transfer to the final sugar product is minimal due to processing. Atrazine: Regulated in the U.S. with a 3 µg/L drinking water limit, but banned in Europe due to contamination risks. Trace amounts may persist in unrefined sugar. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">2,4-D and Fipronil: Studies indicate these can affect non-target organisms, but their presence in processed sugar is low due to degradation and removal during refining. </li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unrefined Sugars: Brown or raw sugars, retaining more molasses, may contain slightly higher trace residues of pesticides or environmental contaminants due to less processing. However, levels are typically below acceptable daily intake (ADI) limits. For example, a 70 kg person would need to consume 1.5 kg of tilapia fillets daily to exceed diuron’s ADI, suggesting low risk in sugar. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Regulatory Standards: In regulated markets (e.g., U.S., EU), pesticide residues in sugar are monitored, with tolerances set for 27 pesticides in the U.S. for sugarcane, though not all are used simultaneously. Residues are generally low, but 11 are acutely toxic, and 26 are linked to chronic health issues. </li> </ul></blockquote>

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