1. Use edible salt to remove wax from apples

The wax on the surface of apples can be divided into several types. The one that can be removed with edible salt is edible wax, also called preservation wax. , it is extracted from some shell substances. Applying it to the surface of the apple can increase its shelf life. When you want to remove it, you can wash it with hot water, take a small handful of salt, and apply it directly on the surface of the apple. Rub it vigorously for a while and then wash it off with water, and you will find that the wax has been removed.

2. Natural fruit wax on the surface of apples

There is a layer of natural fruit wax on the surface of apples. This wax does not need to be removed. It is a natural fat. It is a kind of ingredient that protects the surface of apples and can reduce the intrusion of pesticides and some toxic substances into the apple pulp. This natural wax is edible.

3. Industrial wax on the surface of apples

In the fruit market, some apples will be coated with some industrial wax on the surface in order to look good. This industrial wax contains a large amount of heavy metals and various Toxic substances can penetrate directly into the pulp of apples. They are very harmful to the body after people eat them. They cannot be washed away with any method. The best way is not to eat apples with industrial wax. To identify whether there is industrial wax on the surface of the apple, you can wipe the surface directly with a napkin. If a red substance appears on the paper, it means there is industrial wax on the surface of the apple.

Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia entry Waxed Apple? Web link