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Does USDA wash or peel the fruits and vegetables before testing them?

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Does USDA wash or peel the fruits and vegetables before testing them?

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USDA tries to prepare the food the same way you would. Most foods are washed and/or peeled. As an example, with broccoli, they remove any damaged or wilted parts, remove the inedible portion of the stem, and then wash the broccoli before testing.