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Looking for natural ways to remove wax from apples? You’re in the right place. Produce companies wash apples to remove dirt and bacteria, but the cleaning process also gets rid of the natural wax coating. So, they spray synthetic, food-grade wax on the apples to extend their shelf life and increase shine. While the FDA deems the wax safe, you may not be excited about ingesting it. We get it, and that’s why we’ve compiled the best ways to remove wax from apples—let’s get started.
Things You Should Know
- Put your apples in boiling water for a few seconds to easily remove the wax.
- Soak apples in a mixture of water and vinegar or lemon juice to dissolve the wax and remove pesticides and bacteria.
- Scrape the skin or peel the apples to remove wax by hand.
- Avoid using soap, cleaners, or commercial fruit sprays to clean apples or other produce, as it could make you sick.
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- Even organic apples are coated with wax, so be sure to remove the wax from them before you eat them.[11]Thanks
- After washing your apples, scrub them with a clean cloth or paper towel to remove any remaining wax or bacteria on the skin.[12]Thanks
- Scrub the apples with a new toothbrush or kitchen scrub dipped in your natural cleaning solution to help remove all of the wax and pesticides.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/228210/the-best-caramel-apples/
- ↑ https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/diy-fruit-and-vegetable-wash-homemade-produce-wash-recipe/
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2007/09/20/14540742/what-does-it-take-to-clean-fresh-food
- ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/cleaning-apples
- ↑ https://chefsville.org/removing-wax-and-pesticides/
- ↑ https://chefsville.org/removing-wax-and-pesticides/
- ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/cleaning-apples
- ↑ https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-produce-safely#prep
- ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/cleaning-apples
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