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11. Most of the pectin (important for gall bladder health, etc.) is in the skin. That far outweighs

Wed Apr 30, 2014, 10:32 AM

Apr 2014

the slight slight risk of some pesticlde breakdown byproduct.

By all means the growers should get rid of the pesticide , but till then, leave the skin on.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/117341-apple-pectin-benefits/

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