Carnauba Wax

Ever wonder why grocery store apples are glossier than hand-picked? Carnauba wax. It’s used to shine everything from fruits to lipstick to cars. Although it’s classified as non-toxic, the refining process can contain heavy bleaching and toxic chemicals. If your produce is from out of town, like Chile, the wax can absorb pesticides and harmful chemicals in the transportation process.

Give your fruit a light wash in a vinegar-hydrogen peroxide-water solution or peel the skin off! The skin is a great source of fiber if you keep it on.