Can the fruit wax on the fruit skin be eaten?

[ Agricultural Products Network] When many people buy apples , there will always be doubts. Can a layer of fruit wax with a slight luster on the surface of the apple be eaten? Is it harmful to health? Today, Xiaobian will come to talk about this!

Fruit wax is the natural protective layer of fruit

Fruit wax is actually a natural protective layer of fruit, just like human skin will secrete oil to provide protection and moisturizing effect. During the growth process, the peel will secrete a thin layer of natural wax composed of small crystals of esters, which not only has waterproof effect, but also reduces the evaporation of water by the sun, and also protects against insects and microbes.

In the case of apples, its natural fruit wax is composed of dozens of ingredients mainly composed of ursolic acid. Its water-insoluble nature can be coated with a waterproof protective film for apples. In the case of grapes , there is usually a layer of white matter commonly known as fruit powder on the epidermis, which is the wax film on the grape skin.

So whether it is apple, pear or grape peel water has natural fruit wax, and the amount of wax fruit with fruit growing and most will be gradually increased.