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Why apples are shiny
Why a store apple looks shiny, from the fruit's own wax to a food-grade coating. DashShorts makes this kind of short as one of your side hustle video ideas.
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What makes a store apple shine? Apples grow a natural wax coating that slows water loss and helps protect the skin. Washing and handling can remove some of it. Packers may apply food-grade wax to restore shine and reduce moisture loss. The coating is edible, but it can also make an apple look freshly polished. Would you have guessed?