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It's a natural wax (which is, of course, non-petroleum based) called carnauba wax. It's common to use wax in various foods including cheese and chocolate. Apples, for example, are not waxed for cosmetic reasons, but actually, the wax helps it keep firm and juicy, and protected from the penetration of bacteria. Basically, the carnauba is a replacement for the apple's own natural wax, which it produces on its own, but gets washed off when the farmers clean it. The carnauba wax is then applied to mimic the apple's own natural wax-- keeping the good stuff in, and the bad stuff out.
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How does wax preserve food?
fruits are dipped into liquid wax
Is there any type of solution which can give shiny looks to the fruits?
water wax or carnauba wax is often coated on fruits like lemons
Can you List of biotic resources?
Timber Petroleum Natural Gas Fruits Wax (tree wax)
What fruits can be used as floor wax?
banana skins
What is the waterproof coat that keeps fruits and insects dry?
Wax
Why do shopkeepers apply wax to some vegetables and fruits?
They wax their fruits so that they look better and more appetizing. Lots of people would prefer fruit that looked nice, wouldn't they?
Wax coating of fruits and vegetables?
http://www.bestapples.com/facts/facts_waxing.shtml
Where can you purchase Jubilee Wax?
At the store.
What are crayon labels made of?
CraCrayola Crayons are made from two basic ingredients: paraffin wax and pigment. Heated tanks store the wax. wax and mixed.la Crayons are made from two basic ingredients: paraffin wax and pigment. Heated tanks store the wax. Pre-measured pigments are added to the wax and mixed.
Where can you buy cheese wax?
in the grocery store dimwit
Are some fruits waxed?
Yes, many fruits and vegetables are coated with a non-toxic wax to help keep them fresh looking and shiny at the market.
Where do watermelons store their food?
in the fruits
