evidence: As anyone with allergies knows, not knowing what you are being exposed to can be deadly. While the Apeel manufacturer claims its fruit coatings are free of "major allergens," the list of allergens that the FDA requires manufacturers to declare is well known to be limited. Because Apeel’s products and other companies’ edible coatings have "proprietary" formulations, it’s impossible to discern if that food may be safe for a sensitive individual. Furthermore, mono- and diglycerides like those in Apeel products contain small amounts of trans fat. While mono- and diglycerides are considered safe, nutrition experts suggest limited intake – often by telling consumers to eat more whole foods like fresh fruits and vegetables! [...] Contact with toxic residues or substances: The sourcing and manufacture of edible coatings can leave toxic residues in the finished product. These levels are required to be below the FDA’s set limits, but there may be health risks associated with low-grade chronic exposure to residues and contaminants. According to Apeel’s GRAS Notice, its edible coatings may have residues including ethyl acetate, heptane, palladium, arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury. The FDA concluded that the residues of these substances were below their required limits.