Apples are covered in about 100 million bacteria. A new study suggests that many of them are actually healthy for you.
The research, conducted by Graz University of Technology, found apples are among the most consumed fruits worldwide. Scientists compared store-bought conventional apples with fresh-picked ones.
They found bacteria in the stem, peel, flesh and seeds.
Overall, both organic and conventional apples had a similar number of bacteria. Most of the germs hide in the seeds.