6 Easy And Natural Ways To Remove Wax From Your Apples | Food News

Vinegar solution helps dissolve wax from apples and kill bacteria.

Apples are often called nature’s perfect fruit: crisp, sweet, and packed with nutrients that keep you healthy. But the shiny red apples you see in markets might not be as natural as they appear. To make them look fresh and appealing, sellers often coat them with wax and artificial colouring.

This layer not only gives them their glossy finish but can also trap pesticides and bacteria, making them unsafe to eat without proper cleaning. Fortunately, you can easily remove wax and chemicals from apples using simple kitchen ingredients.

6 Simple Ways To Remove Wax From Apples

1. Baking soda soak: Fill a bowl with warm water and add one teaspoon of baking soda. Soak the apples for 10-15 minutes, then rub gently under running water. This removes both wax and pesticide residue.
2. Vinegar solution: Mix one to two teaspoons of vinegar in a bowl of water. Let the apples soak for about 15 minutes before rinsing them clean. It helps kill bacteria and dissolve wax.
3. Saltwater rinse: Add a teaspoon of salt to warm water and soak apples for 10 minutes. Then wash under fresh water to remove any leftover wax or chemicals.
4. Lemon-baking soda spray: Combine lemon juice, water, and baking soda in a spray bottle. Spritz this mixture on the apples, let it sit briefly, then rinse. It removes dirt, wax, and microbes effectively.
5. Warm-cold water method: Dip apples in warm (not boiling) water for 5-10 seconds, wipe with a cloth, and then rinse with cold water. The brief heat melts the wax while the cold wash keeps them firm.
6. Brush under running water: Hold apples under running tap water and scrub them lightly with a soft brush for 20-30 seconds to remove wax and grime.

Try these quick home methods to make your apples clean, crisp, and safe to enjoy — just the way nature intended!