Effect of washing treatments on the removal of pesticide residues, bioactive compounds, and post-harvest quality of sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.)

Washing treatments, especially with distilled water, effectively reduced pesticide residues from cherries, promoting safer consumption. Washing treatments involving distilled water and vinegar had a positive impact on the preservation of fruit quality. Nevertheless, some treatments had a negative impact on storage quality. These findings highlight the need for further research to identify optimal combinations of washing agents and storage strategies tailored to different pesticides and fruit types.