What is cheese wax?

Cheese Wax is paraffin and micro crystalline wax that is especially made for the coating of cheeses. It helps to retain moisture in the cheese as it ages as well as preventing any unwanted mold growth from occurring. Unlike pure paraffin waxes, this type of wax is very pliable and does not become brittle. It is also made with a food grade coloring so that the cheese is never “infected” with any toxins as it ages.

What are the yield factors?

Although the numbers will vary based on what shapes and types of cheese blocks you are waxing by brushing on the wax, the numbers for yield are as follows:

oYou can wax anywhere from 12 to 20 cheeses with 1 pound of wax

oIt will take approximately a 5 pound block if you use a dipping method

oFrom an economical standpoint, you should purchase a 10 pound block if you are waxing on an ongoing basis

Additionally, whenever you are storing any unused cheese wax, you should remember to keep it away from any heat source. In so doing, the wax will keep indefinitely.

Directions for using cheese wax properly

Two precautions you want to remember right up front – NEVER WALK AWAY LEAVING WAX UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS MELTING! Additionally, you should always use a double boiler when you are melting the cheese wax. This way, it is not exposed directly to the primary heat source or flame. Heat the wax to no higher than 120

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