This easy method cleans dirt, pathogens, and wax off the fruit.
My mom would always slice a few apples after dinner when we were growing up.
So, I reached out to an expert to learn the best method of cleaning apples.
Why Do you’re gonna wanna Wash Apples?
Thats why its important to wash them before taking a bite, saysDr.
Keith Warriner, a professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph in Ontario.
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The fruit is washed, but that doesnt necessarily remove all contaminants.
The apples are then waxed to enhance their shelf life.
It is a physical barrier to prevent mold and dehydration.
Food and Drug Administration(FDA) or Health Canada.
This would go for both conventional and organic apples.
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What Is the Best Way To Wash Apples?
TheFDA suggestsavoiding soap, detergent, or commercial produce wash because produce is porous.
Should You Peel the Apple?
You may also wish to leave the core, as sometimes pathogens can infiltrate the stem, Warriner says.
Warriner is quick to note that the amount of cyanide in apple seeds is not lethal.
Still, you want to avoid ingesting any amount of the poison at all.
