The efficiencies of natural antioxidant solutions [Thyme (Thymus vulgaris),
ginger ( Zingiber efficinale,L.) and rosemary ( Rosmarinus officiallis) ] as well as tap
water in elimination of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides from naturally
contaminated cereal ( wheat and corn) were examined. The results revealed the
efficiency role of natural antioxidant solutions in elimination of pesticides under
investigation. Washing by only tap water was less effective than the other solutions.
The results also indicate that rosemary is the most effective in the elimination of
pesticides followed by ginger and thyme solutions. The results also show that milling
of corn and wheat to flour after soaking in ginger, rosemary anci thyme solutions and
drying eliminated pesticides residues completely.