Fungicides are biocidal chemical compounds or biological organisms used to kill or prevent the growth of fungi
Fungicide residues have been found on food for human consumption such as juice because they are extensively sprayed on the surface of fruits to provide protection against fungal attack However, the widespread use of fungicides could result in undesirable residues remaining on the fruits after harvest, which could be easily transferred into juices maximum residue limit (MRL) of 10 mg kg1 for
any pesticide residue in processed foods