Apeel and Edible Coatings: Your Questions Answered Organipeel, an Apeel product that’s meant for organic food, is registered with the EPA as a pesticide (a fungicide, specifically) According to this registration, the “active ingredient” of the product is 0 66% citric acid
Key Takeaways from the Apeel Controversy and Where We Go From . . . Where we currently stand is that Apeel’s Organipeel coating, which has been registered with the EPA as a fungicide, is comprised of 0 66% citric acid and 99 34% of a formulation that is undisclosed Here are five key takeaways 1) THE USDA NEEDS TO REMOVE AMBIGUITY
Protecting Organic Integrity: A Closer Look at Apeel and Its . . . Organipeel, intended for use on organic produce, is registered with the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act as a pesticide, with citric acid listed as its active ingredient The so-called “inert” ingredients include sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and mono- and diglycerides
Meet Apeel, the New Additive Poisoning Our Produce Apeel is a new plant-based protection that was developed in order to help keep produce stay fresh for longer It achieves this by coating the outside of all fruits and vegetables with proprietary chemicals that slow down water loss and oxidation
Fact Check: Is Apeel Coating Dangerous and Toxic? Apeel, a plant-derived food coating designed to extend the shelf life of produce, has been the subject of controversy and misinformation online Critics have raised concerns about its transparency, safety, and potential to mask spoilage Some have even linked it to Bill Gates, further fueling skepticism Social Media Claims
For the Love of Organics: Apeel | Natural Grocers One of their products, Organipeel TM is listed by the Organic Material Review Institute (OMRI) for use “as a fungicide for post-harvest use in organic production or food processing and handling” according to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) spokesperson 1 Apeel products are being used on both conventional (as Edipeel TM
Is Apeel Safe? 3 Things You Need to Know — Saint Johns . . . Apeel is a tasteless, odorless, invisible food coating that dramatically slows down food spoilage It’s purpose is to extend shelf life of produce, to make the produce look fresh even if it’s been in a warehouse for weeks There are versions of Apeel that can be applied before or after harvest
Apeel: A New Chemophobic Concern | American Council on . . . Organipeel is Apeel’s organic version and does contain citric acid, a constituent of citrus fruit, which is Organipeel's source It seems if a fruit or vegetable component can be given a scary chemical name, they are bad
Fact Check: Apeel Produce Coating Does NOT Contain . . . Orangipeel, a version intended for use on organic produce, also contains citric acid, an organic compound found in citrus fruits utilized in the U S as an antimicrobial pesticide, fungicide, virucide, and other uses
Ask OMRI: Whats So Apeel-ing?! - Organic Consumers . . . It’s hard to understand how the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) approved Organipeel According to its EPA registration, Organipeel is 0 66 percent citric acid, a non-organic substance that’s allowed in organic as long as it isn’t synthetic Apeel doesn’t disclose what’s in the other 99 34 percent of the product!