Hi, I just noticed on my bag of darling clementines that it says "wash before use" because they're treated with food grade wax or resins.  

I can't figure out why washing the outside of the peel would be necessary, as you peel it off.  Also, would washing really remove wax anyway?  Seems like you'd need to scrub off wax or resin. 

Thanks for any info you can pass along!
-Amber