Apeel: The Toxic Truth About This New Produce Coating

You know it's bad when they won't disclose the ingredients list

What is Apeel?

You might be familiar with the latest innovation, Apeel—a coating designed to prolong the freshness of produce. The first question that comes to mind is: Why does man continue to attempt to outsmart nature? Spoiler alert (pun intended): Real food is meant to go bad.

Adding to the concern, the company faces scrutiny for not disclosing the ingredients in its product. All we're aware of is that it contains mono and diglycerides (seed oils, yuck!). So, they're essentially applying processed ingredients typically found in junk food to our fresh produce. Make it make sense.

What's even more surprising is that their Organipeel product, marketed for organic food, is registered with the EPA as a fungicide—a revelation that adds an extra layer of complexity.

Foods Most Likely to Contain Apeel

• Avocados

• Apples

• Lemons & limes

• Oranges

• Cucumbers

What Can We Do About It?

As consumers, it's about making informed choices. Reach out to local suppliers, explore alternatives, and question the presence of Apeel on produce. Take a stand for transparency and your right to know what's in your food.

To align choices with nature, shop seasonally. Embrace smaller trips, use a vinegar/water solution, and adopt proper storage practices to address concerns about food spoilage.

Backing from questionable influential entities. The uncertainty about Apeel's presence on produce becomes an added worry, especially for those with allergies and health conditions.

Opt for grocery stores committed to natural food shopping, steering clear of Apeel-coated produce. Support local, transparent sources for an informed and conscious food-shopping experience. Remember, transparency is key. Stay informed, take action, and realize that your choices in the grocery aisle shape the future of our food landscape.

To learn more, I did a deep dive on Apeel on Lifelong Podcast episode 72, Wait There Is A New Preservative Allowed On Organic Food? Everything You Need To Know And More.