Is the wax that cheese is covered in petrolium wax?!


Question: no it is bees wax


Answers: no it is bees wax

Ear Wax

no its the ear wax out of the goats that live on the Spanish isle of tenneriffe

Cheese Wax is especially made for coating cheeses. It helps prevent unwanted mold growth while retaining moisture in the aging cheese. The wax is flexible and will not become brittle as will paraffin. 1 pound will be enough to get you started and will cover at least 12-20 cheeses when brushing.

the wax is a deravitive of paraffin and other flexible materials

it's the was that is found under your package
you know your a genius

supposed to be bee's wax.

Speak about food for thought. I'd like to know the answer to this one myself. Good one Gouda!





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