unwashed produce
Unrinsed fruits, greens
Unwashed produce is fruits and vegetables that haven't been rinsed after harvest—still carrying field dirt, pesticide residue, or potential contaminants.
The term appears on packaging as a warning or on menus as a selling point, suggesting freshness straight from the farm: The salad features unwashed produce from local growers.
Whether unwashed signals authenticity or health risk depends on context.
- dirtyNot clean
- pesticidesChemicals destroying harmful organisms
- chemical residueSubstance remaining after processing
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- running waterPlumbed household flow
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