Apeel is an edible plant-based coating that is applied to fruits and vegetables to extend their shelf life by slowing down respiration, oxidation, and water loss. It is made up of purified monoglycerides and diglycerides, which are edible fatty acids commonly found in the peels, seeds, and pulp of fruits, vegetables, and other plants. The company uses these food products, such as grape peel from a winery, and presses out an oil rich in the fat lipids, which it then turns into a colorless, odorless, and tasteless powder. Manufacturers simply need to add water and apply as a spray, a brush, or as a dip. Apeel is composed entirely of purified monoglycerides and diglycerides, which are edible compounds that can be found in a variety of foods. Apeel is the only postharvest solution that creates a protective layer on the outside of produce, which is similar to the natural skin that already exists on fruits and vegetables.