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Understanding Why Are Apple Skins So Tough

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According to the USDA, a raw apple with the skin contains significantly more nutrients, including up to 332% more vitamin K, compared to a peeled one. Despite these benefits, many consumers find the skin of modern apples to be unpleasantly thick and tough to chew. This raises the question of whether this is a natural phenomenon or a result of modern food production.