bok choy
noun
variants
or less commonly bok choi
or pak choi
ˈpäk-ˈchȯi 
ˈpak-
: a Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa chinensis) forming an open head with long white stalks and green leaves
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For spring, asparagus, artichokes, peas, spring onions, radishes and bok choy are all in peak form, and several overlap with the Clean Fifteen.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Spring 2026 picks include asparagus, artichokes, peas, spring onions, radishes and bok choy — several of which appear on the Clean Fifteen.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The category also includes turnips, radishes, bok choy and collard greens, offering plenty of options for health-conscious consumers.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Bifenthrin, which attacks an insect’s nervous system and is considered a possible human carcinogen, was found on strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, collards, celery, bok choy and green beans, according to the report.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Spring 2026 picks include asparagus, artichokes, peas, spring onions, radishes and bok choy — several of which appear on the Clean Fifteen.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The category also includes turnips, radishes, bok choy and collard greens, offering plenty of options for health-conscious consumers.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Bifenthrin, which attacks an insect’s nervous system and is considered a possible human carcinogen, was found on strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, collards, celery, bok choy and green beans, according to the report.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
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