12/07/2025
Did you know that Apeel is approved in Australia for use on all fruits and vegetables and there are absolutely no labelling laws?
So what is it exactly?
Apeel is the company and the name of the product that is making a coating for fruits and vegetables that is meant to extend the shelf life of the food. The company was funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and founded by World Economic Forum Young Leader James Rogers.
Apeel is specifically designed to be water-resistant and stay on produce through washing, refrigeration, and transport. It forms a thin lipid-based layer made from monoglycerides and diglycerides that mimics the plant’s natural protective barrier.
Can it be washed off food before consumption?
Because it’s made from fats, it’s not soluble in water, and simple home rinses won’t remove it. You need emulsifiers that break down fats. Here’s a recipe for an at home wash you can use. This should get most of it off.
Anti-Apeel DIY Produce Wash
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon lecithin granules (choose sunflower lecithin, it is a natural emulsifier that breaks down fats)
• 1 tablespoon baking soda (alkaline to help break down chemical bonds)
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar (acidic to disrupt residues)
• 10 drops lemon essential oil (natural degreaser)
• 1 teaspoon natural dish soap (castile soap or unscented non-toxic dish soap)
• 1 liter warm distilled or filtered water
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Instructions:
1. In a glass or stainless steel bowl, dissolve lecithin in warm water and let it sit for 10–15 minutes (it needs time to disperse).
2. Add baking soda and stir until fully dissolved.
3. Add vinegar slowly – it will fizz.
4. Stir in lemon essential oil and dish soap.
5. Mix well and pour into a large glass jar or spray bottle for use.
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How to Use:
For soaking:
• Submerge produce in the solution for 10–15 minutes.
• Gently scrub with a vegetable brush (if applicable).
• Rinse thoroughly with cool water.
For spraying:
• Spray generously on produce.
• Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
• Rinse well and dry.
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⚠️ Notes:
• Lecithin is key — it can help emulsify fats and may give you a better chance at breaking through coatings like Apeel.
• This won’t guarantee removal, but it’s more targeted than standard vinegar or soap rinses.
• Always test on delicate fruits like berries first, as acidic or soapy solutions can damage soft skins
