Fruit waxing
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fruit-waxing-259-16479630
title:
Fruit waxing
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Fruit waxing is the process of covering fruits with artificial waxing material. Natural wax is removed first, usually by washing, followed by a coating of a biological or petroleum derived wax. Potentially allergenic proteins may be combined with shellac. The primary reasons for waxing are to prevent water loss and thus slow shrinkage and spoilage, and to improve appearance. Dyes may be added to further enhance appearance, and sometimes fungicides. Fruits were waxed to cause fermentation as earl
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description:
Process of covering fresh fruit with wax
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_waxing
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2024-04-25T20:25:13Z
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