Tag: Remove wax

Recent studies reveal that up to three-fourths of non-organic produce can retain pesticide residues even after washing. This makes it crucial to know how to wash non-organic cucumbers thoroughly to remove potential contaminants like wax and chemicals.

Did you know that even organic apples are coated with a food-grade wax after harvest? This is to replace the fruit's natural wax layer that is washed off during the cleaning process. Luckily, removing this post-harvest coating is simple with just a few natural ingredients and a little elbow grease.