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Abstract
Present study was undertaken to observe the effect of different household processing methods on pesticides residues in cauliflower. Samples were extracted using QuEChERS method. Effect of household processing on pesticide reduction was analyzed through simulated trials. Cauliflower samples spiked with chlorpyrifos, quinalphos and cypermethrin were subjected to different household processing treatments like washing with tap water, potassium permanganate, sodium hydroxide, acetic acid, sodium chloride solutions, peeling, blanching, open pan cooking, pressure cooking and frying and extracted. Results indicated low but measurable amounts of residues in 47.5 percent of the collected samples.