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> It's really a question.... does anyone know what they coat fruits &
> veggies with (commercial produce)- the waxy substance on apples, and
> cucumbers? I am asking because I ate an obviously waxed Granny Smith
> green apple & had a mild reaction- to a piece of fruit!
 
I don't know exactly what is in it, but I have reacted to the wax on
apples for some time.   If I peel the apples or remove the wax I get no
problems.   I sometimes get the same problem from green peppers if I
don't wash the wax off.   (I usually use a commercial product for this
purpose:  "Healthy Harvest" fruit and vegetable rinse, although dish
detergent might work as well.)    Because I also react to corn and some
other "OK" grains, most celiacs may not have this problem.
 
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