Question 1

Are you supposed to peel apples?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't need to peel them. There is nothing wrong with eating or cooking apples with the peel on. Some people don't like the waxy texture of apples and so they peel them.

In fact, the peel of apples has lots of nutrients and vitamins in them that will be lost if it is peeled. Some recipes will call for peeled apples but not all of them.

Question 2

What is the white stuff on apple skin?

Accepted Answer

The white stuff that you see on the apples in the orchard is called the "bloom". It is a waxy coating that is excreted from the apple to help protect and preserve the apple.

It keeps the moisture in the apple from evaporating and helps the apples last longer. A quick wipe of your shirt and the coating will come right off but it is still best to wash your apples before you eat them.

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