2006-09-07 00:55:29 · 13 answers · asked by Lauren D 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
They do that to preserve them and to make them shiney.
2006-09-07 00:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by bradthepilot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Organic apples are not waxed. If you are going to eat apples, you should go organic. Pesticides are used the most on regular apples then any other fruit because so many insects like them.
2006-09-07 08:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly isn't to preserve them.It's done to make the fruit look more attractive.This is done with many fruits besides apples.The wax probably isn't bad for you but it sure isn't necessary.Best place to buy them is a farm market or orchard.You'll circumvent the waxing process this way.
2006-09-07 08:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by joecseko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only to look good for you. Avoid the apples so shiny that you have to wear sunglasses in the store. We generally don't eat the peel as a result of this anyhow.
2006-09-07 08:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apples are only waxed for commercial value to make their skin shiny and appealing.
2006-09-07 07:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by spens dad! 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
apples are waxed!?! i totally did not know that. although its now as if the penny has dropped.
2006-09-07 08:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps make them last longer befor going off, and protects them in transit. They also look better in shops to make you buy them-
I don't think it is nessesary though
2006-09-07 08:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by baby 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a real sense, no, but for visual appeal, folks like that sheen
2006-09-07 07:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are hairy
2006-09-07 07:56:53 · answer #9 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to help preserve them, same as many other fruits
2006-09-07 07:56:34 · answer #10 · answered by SunnyDays 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋