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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
What wax is used for waxing apple fruit?
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?
It's a natural wax (and, of course, non-petroleum based) called carnauba wax. It's common to use wax in various foods including cheese and chocolate. The reason apples are waxed is not cosmetic; it helps it keep firm and juicy, and will also keep bacteria from easily penetrating the apple. The apple will live longer, stay fresher and firmer. Basically, the carnauba is a replacement for the apple's natural wax, which is washed off when the producers clean it. It keeps the good stuff in, and the bad stuff out.
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.
How do you make apples shiny for display?
Before sending some produce to market, farmers spray the apple with wax. It adds a little shine to it, and makes it look a bit more appetizing.
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.
How do malls pollute?
yes monkeys do shed on tangerine bicycles and lizard ear wax is a common treat for apples
What products can be made with paraffin wax?
cheese and apples so then the ingredients in the cheese will combine with the apple making the wax... but also the banana milkshake could be used as it is good for the content hope this has helped
Do apples spoil faster in wax paper or plastic paper?
Not exactly. Apples can be fresh if you put them in the fridge. They don't need wax paper. And don't worry if you cut the apple, let it sit there, and it turns a bit yellow. It's natural., and it's still the same thing. :) pinneapple juice preserves it though
What are 3 examples of where you can find waxes in living organisms?
It can be found in earwax, beeswax, and wax coatings on fruits such as red delicious apples.
What kind of wax does grocery stores spray on fruit?
It's a natural wax (which is, of course, non-petroleum based) called carnauba wax. It's common to use wax in various foods including cheese and chocolate. Apples, for example, are not waxed for cosmetic reasons--actually, the wax helps it keep firm and juicy, and protected from the penetration of bacteria. Basically, the carnauba is a replacement for the apple's natural wax, which is washed off when the farmers clean it. The wax is then applied to keep the good stuff in, and the bad stuff out.
