Apeel Sciences
Cross-source consensus on Apeel Sciences from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- Apeel Sciences, backed by Bill Gates, produces an edible coating applied to fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?
- The vast majority of Apeel's product composition is listed only as 'other ingredients' with no further specification, preventing independent safety evaluation. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?
- Apeel cannot be removed from produce using conventional washing methods. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?
- Pesticides applied to produce before the Apeel coating is applied are sealed beneath it and cannot be removed by consumer washing. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?
- Regulatory agencies EPA and OMRI classify Apeel as a post-harvest fungicide, while the manufacturer markets it as a coating. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?
- Removing the peel to avoid the Apeel coating sacrifices most of the surface-level nutrients, since the highest nutrient concentration is in or just beneath the skin. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?