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Is the wax on apples safe?
It is not safe to eat wax on apples, that is why you should be careful at shopping.
Do apples have their own layer of natural wax?
No, Apple Computers do not have a layer of wax on them. Apples, the fruit, however, do.
What would last longer apples in foil or apples in wax paper?
wax paper's apple will lie longer
Do apples spoil faster in wax paper or plastic paper?
apples spoil in plastic wrap not in wax paper .
What is the shiny wax of apples made from?
There is a natural wax on apples but after harvest apples are washed and brushed to remove leaves and field dirt before they are packed in cartons for shipping. This cleaning process removes the fruit's original wax coating. Without wax, fruits and vegetables like apples lose their crispness and moisture through normal respiration and transpiration - eventually leaving them soft and dry. A food grade wax is sprayed on apples to keep them shiny (for cosmetic purposes) and to protect the fruit.
What are apples waxed with?
Here is a list of some of the possibilities: Bees wax Spermaceti wax Shellac wax Chinese insect wax Carnauba wax Candelilla wax Sugarcane wax Palm wax Esparto wax Ozocerite Montan wax
What makes apples shiny?
before apples go to shops the farmers spray wax on them and it makes them shinny
What happens to sliced apples wrapped in wax paper?
it will probably get kind of old
How do you make apples shiny for display?
actually it is evened out wax but it is a really thin layer.
How do you select good apples?
Good apples are firm, without bruising or wrinkles in the skin. I find that the freshest ones in the store are the shiniest ones, due to the wax.
Do bugs make apples shiny?
No they are usually covered with a type of wax to make them shiny Where did u hear that?
Is wax put on fruit for it to be suitable for people to eat?
Not exactly. Wax is put on fruit in order to preserve the fruit. It also adds to its presentation by making fruit, such as apples, shine.
