Food Additive Beeswax

1. In food processing it is commonly used as a coating agent and release agent in the production of bakery products and puffed foods, and it can also be used as a coating for confectionery, chocolate and similar products.

2. The current standard is GB 1886.87. Heavy metals and pesticide residues must comply with the relevant national food hygiene standards.

3.Impurities: less than 0.1%. Ash: less than 0.05%. Moisture content: less than 0.5%. Non-toxic to humans. The peroxide value must comply with food additive safety requirements, and the product has good oxidative stability.

Beeswax has a wide range of applications, primarily in the following fields:

1. Coating / Preservation: Applied as a coating on the surface of fruits (such as apples and citrus) and vegetables to reduce moisture loss and oxidation, thereby extending shelf life. Also used as a coating for confectionery, chocolate and nuts to prevent sticking and enhance gloss.

2. Release / Lubrication: Used in baking as a release agent for baking trays and molds to prevent food from sticking. In the processing of candies and pastries, it reduces friction between equipment and materials, making forming easier.

3. Chewing Gum Base Ingredient: Used as a component of chewing gum base to improve the elasticity, plasticity and chewing texture of the base. Commonly found in chewing gum and bubble gum.

4.Other Uses: It can also be used for tablet coating, pill coating, hand creams, ointments and similar products.