Clipping Paradise on Instagram: "That slightly sticky, waxy coating on some apples isn't residue—it's the fruit's own natural protective layer called the "bloom." 🍎✨ Made of epicuticular wax, it helps retain moisture and protect against pests and bacteria. Grocers sometimes wash it off for shine, but an apple with its bloom intact is often fresher and straight from the orchard. Nature's edible wrapper! 🌳🛡️"