The speaker conducts an experiment to debunk the common belief that apples are coated in wax to enhance their marketability. He uses a sharp blade to scrape a thin layer of substance from several different types of apples. The substance, when exposed to fire, melts and appears to be wax. However, when he attempts to melt the collected wax from 100 kilograms of apples, he only manages to obtain a small amount, around 6 grams. This suggests that the wax coating on apples is not as abundant as commonly thought. The speaker concludes that it is safe to eat apples without worrying about consuming wax. Despite the lack of wax, he suggests trying to make a candle from the collected wax to further demonstrate its insignificance.
1. The speaker believes that a layer of wax is applied to apples to make them more marketable, giving them a shinier appearance.
2. The speaker suggests that if an apple has wax on it, it should shine when brought close to a fire, similar to a candle.
3. The speaker notes that while there is a white coating on the apple that resembles wax, it's not particularly visible.
4. The speaker concludes that if an apple is covered with wax, a thin layer of wax can be removed with a sharp blade.
5. The speaker states that all apples, even those currently growing, are naturally covered with a protective layer of wax.
6. The speaker mentions that an additional layer of wax is applied by suppliers for the purpose of successful transportation, not to make the apples more beautiful or marketable.
7. The speaker suggests that wax extends the shelf life of apples and is safe to consume.
8. The speaker states that they obtained almost a full plate of apple wax from 100 kilograms of apples.
9. The speaker concludes that there is practically no wax in apples and suggests trying to make a candle out of the collected wax.