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Gluten On Apples - Reply From Company


Misa

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It's been previously mentioned here, applesmight be sprayed with a liquid containing gluten. I wrote that I had contacted a major exporting/importing apple company asking if this really is the case. Here's the answer:

My e-mail:

Hello, I'm a member of a Celiac Disease discussion forum for gluten (wheat, barley, rye and oat grains) intolerant people. Recently the topic is apples and the wax spraying liquid. Could you please tell me if Capespan's Granny Smith apples and apples in general are at any time in production in contact with a liquid containing traces of gluten?

With kind regards,

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The response:

Good Morning

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the waxes used on Apples. I can confirm that no waxes are used on Cape Granny Smiths or any of Capespan's apples. The only Apples that are waxed to my knowledge are from the USA, namely Red Delicious. The wax used on these Apples is vegetable based, and does not contain, or come into contact with gluten at all.

I hope this answers your question.

Kind regards

Stuart Forsey

Produce Technologist

Capespan Ltd

Misa :)

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Hi Misa,

Good to know! :) Thanks for the info. I love apples and have been wondering about them latley. I try to eat only organic because I figure they are not sprayed with anything.

Wendy

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Thanks for info. Misa!

I recently discovered that I need to peel the skin off all my fruits. I guess I'm just super sensitive right now. I thought maybe it was gluten at first....but I'm happy to know that apples are safe.

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Yes, I react also to the skins of especially apples. Maybe it's just too tough to digest and irritates the digestive lining??? I've also started to lightly cook all fruits, breaking down some of the fibre and sugar. Notice I don't bloat :blink: from fruit this way.

Misa :)

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