Here are some common applications of food grade paraffin wax: Cheese coating - Applied as a liquid to form a moisture barrier and prevent drying out of cheese surfaces. Fresh produce - Used to coat items like apples, potatoes, onions to lock in moisture and slow respiration. Extends shelf life. Meats - Injected or coated onto meat cuts, sausages, poultry to prevent dehydration and maintain texture. Confections - Coats hard candies, gumdrops, lollipops to provide a glossy protective barrier. Baked goods - Adds a barrier to moisture migration in cakes, breads and pastries to keep them fresher longer. Fruit fillings - Suspended in fruit pie or pastry fillings as a thickening and moisture retention agent. Packaging sealants - Paraffin spray or liquid applied to form seals around food packaging joints. Chewing gum - Combined into gum bases as a hydrophobic plasticizing ingredient. Tablets and capsules - Used as a coating or filler material in some pharmaceutical preparations. Wax paper - Produced by applying a thin layer of paraffin to paper used to wrap foods like cheese or sandwiches. So in summary, it provides effective affordable moisture and grease barriers for many perishable food types and forms.
