I've done this with conventional apples and it's not perfect but it works pretty good:
Put 3 inches of water in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Insert the narrow end of a chopstick into the bottom blossom end of each apple. Dip the apples, 1 at a time, into the boiling water for 20 seconds to remove the wax coating. Wipe dry with a paper towel.
C/o Alton Brown
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re GMO corn... If you buy certified organic products, including corn, in the USA, the USDA says:
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The NOP regulations prohibit the use of genetically modified organisms,prohibit commingling or contamination during processing and handling, and require preventative practices to avoid contact with GMOs.Organic agricultural products should have minimal if any GMO contaminants.
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Of course, how closely this is followed is a matter of USDA enforcement :tinfoilhat