Episode #118: Apeel: Separating Fact From Fiction

Leave Us A VoicemailToday is a must-hear episode for anyone who eats fruits and vegetables.  Farmer Joel and Dr. Sina are joined by Jenny Du, the co-founder of Apeel.  Apeel is a company that created a postharvest coating for fruits and vegetables with the goal of reducing food waste.  There is a lot of controversy around this product right now and many listeners have emailed questions and concerns, such as: Is the company funded by Bill Gates? Should we boycott Bragg’s organic ACV b/c I saw a post online saying Bragg’s is now using Apeel apples?Is the Apeel coating made from petroleum? Does it contain GMOs? Does the coating contain heavy metals?I heard the coating contains a pesticide and is being used on organic produce, is that true?Why are they putting coatings on our food?Joel and Sina dig deep to answer these questions and more!  If you have questions, we’d love to answer them on the show!  Please email your questions to [email protected] you have billing, subscription, or technical issues please contact [email protected] on RumbleFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.comFind Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.comCLICK HERE FOR REFERENCESDisclaimer:  The information provided by Joel Salatin and Sina McCullough, PhD is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.  The information provided in the podcasts, videos, and show descriptions is for educational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or psychological condition.  The information provided is not meant to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure such conditions.  The information provided is not medical advice nor is it designed to replace advice, information, or prescriptions you receive from your healthcare provider.  Consult your health care provider before making any changes to your diet, medication, or lifestyle.  Proceed at your own risk.Joel Salatin and Sina McCullough, Ph.D. specifically disclaim any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, that may be incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of their YouTube channel, Podcast, websites, books, Facebook pages, or any of the content during consulting sessions or speaking engagements.  Proceed at your own risk. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.