# Buy Organic? — Based on Pesticide Levels

> Guide to buying organic produce based on pesticide residue levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Ted DOttavio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-organic/id1477211553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ted DOttavio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214984882)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-organic/id1477211553/reviews.md

## What is Buy Organic??

Have you ever wondered if the extra cost for organic fruits and vegetables is worth it?  If so, this app is for you!

This Buy Organic? app can be used to determine the toxicity of pesticide residues found on 50 common fruits and vegetables grown both domestically and outside the U.S.  The pesticide data was gathered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the toxicity data determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  This information was then analyzed and simplified into easily consumed categories by Consumer Reports and is presented within this app.  Recommendations are made about when it is safe to buy non-organic fruits and vegetables and when you should buy organic.

Features of this program include:
• Select from 50 common fruits and vegetables
• For each selection, the pesticide level is shown for U.S. and Imported grown
• Recommends when it is safe to buy non-organic varieties
• Allows for the favoriting of items and the display of only favorites
• Provides detailed help on how the data was gathered and analyzed, and how you can make intelligent decision at the grocery store.

## Key features

- Analyze pesticide levels for 50 fruits and vegetables
- Compare U.S. and imported grown produce
- Receive recommendations on buying organic
- Favorite items for quick access
- Detailed help on data sources and analysis

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-organic/id1477211553/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for quick decisions at the grocery store!

*2019-09-20*

So easy to use and helpful when you’re at the grocery store and want to know if you should splurge on organic produce or not. FAQ section has great info about the app and the harm of pesticides in general! Great app!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Buy Organic?

### What is Buy Organic? based on?

Buy Organic? uses pesticide data gathered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and toxicity data determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This information is analyzed and simplified by Consumer Reports.

### How does Buy Organic? help me decide on organic purchases?

The app analyzes pesticide residue levels for 50 common fruits and vegetables, comparing domestic and imported varieties. It then provides recommendations on when it is safe to buy non-organic options.

### Can I save my favorite items in Buy Organic?

Yes, Buy Organic? allows you to favorite items. This feature enables you to easily display only your preferred fruits and vegetables for quick reference.

### Where does the data in Buy Organic? come from?

The pesticide data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and toxicity data is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Consumer Reports analyzes and simplifies this data for the app.

### What devices does Buy Organic? support?

Buy Organic? is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Buy Organic? updated?

The latest version of Buy Organic? is 4.0, and it was last updated on August 18, 2024. This indicates regular updates to maintain data accuracy and app performance.

### Is Buy Organic? suitable for all ages?

Buy Organic? has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for younger users and families interested in food choices.

### Does Buy Organic? have ads?

No, Buy Organic? does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2024-08-18

1) Updated pesticide and toxicity data for 2024
2) Shows what's changed since the last version was released
3) Updated for iOS17

### 3.0 — 2020-10-11

1) Updated pesticide and toxicity data for 2020
2) Additional fruits and vegetables including frozen and canned
3) Shows what's changed since the 2019 analysis
4) Updated for iOS 14

### 2.1 — 2019-11-25

Upgraded for iOS 13, including support for Dark Mode.

### 2.0 — 2019-09-04

A new Help section answers many questions about how to use the program, how the pesticide data was gathered and analyzed, and how you can make intelligent buying decisions at the grocery store.

### 1.0 — 2019-08-24

No release notes.

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