From the kitchen

Plantaera Journal

11 September 2026

Is the Wax on Apples Safe to Eat?

Is the wax on apples safe to eat? Learn what apple wax is, why apples are waxed, whether water removes it and how to wash wax from apples.

26 August 2026

What Is the Wax on Apples?

Ever wondered why some apples feel waxy, or why water beads on their skin? Here's where apple wax comes from and how washing can help clean the surface.

26 August 2026

Can Washing Remove All Pesticide Residues From Fruit and Vegetables?

Why some pesticide residues stay on the surface of produce while others can move into the plant tissue, and what that means for washing at home.

21 August 2026

What Is a Fruit and Vegetable Wash?

What is a fruit and vegetable wash, how does it work and when might you use one? A simple guide to washing fresh fruit and vegetables.

31 July 2026

Do You Need to Wash Avocados Before Cutting Them?

You don't eat the skin — so why wash it? There's one simple reason that's easy to overlook: the knife.

26 July 2026

How to Wash Fruit and Vegetables Properly

A practical routine for washing fresh produce before eating, cooking or storing it.

20 July 2026

What Should You Look for in a Fruit and Vegetable Wash?

Practical things worth considering when choosing a produce wash, from what it's designed for to how simple it is to use.

14 July 2026

Vinegar vs Fruit and Vegetable Wash: What's the Difference?

How vinegar actually works when washing produce, and how it differs from a purpose-formulated fruit and vegetable wash.

8 July 2026

Is Water Enough to Wash Fruit and Vegetables?

What water does well, where it has limitations, and why the surface of fresh produce matters when you wash it.

2 July 2026

Why Should You Wash Fruit and Vegetables?

What can be on your fruit and vegetables, what washing does and doesn't do, and how to wash fresh produce properly.