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I have a slightly different question, but related.  I know we are not
supposed to lick envelopes due to the gluten in the adhesive.  I also know it
is just smart to wash fruit before eating it.  However, a good friend pointed
out to me the other day when we were out and eating an apple that I had
removed a label from the apple and hadn't washed it before eating it.  (I had
wiped it and there were no faucets nearby.)  I hadn't made the connection
myself.  Is it correct to assume that due to the labels adhered to certain
fruit that we should be washing them before eating for this reason alone?
 
ben
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> I have apparently been reacting to the wax coating on apples, etc.   (I
> react to all grains, including rice, corn, millet, etc. so it may not be
> gluten.)
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> Does anyone know what's in the wax coating added to some fruits and
> vegetables, or where to ask?