Kathi Jones wrote:

> Clipped very interesting stuff. What are the uses of carnauba wax? from

> http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/heal...rnaubawax.html
>
> "It is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, release agent, and surface
> finishing agent in baked foods and mixes, chewing gum, confections,
> frostings, fresh fruits and juices, gravies, sauces, processed fruits and
> juices and soft candy.
>
> Its chemical structure consists of normal saturated fatty acids and normal
> saturated primary alcohols."
>
> I prolly eat it all the time, just never thought about it....
> yuck, Kathi ;-)

Hah! all the more reason for me to make my own. Then there is the
phenols or something in the plastic wrap.... And we didn't wax our
jeeps cause the shine reflects back to people spyin' on ya.
Edrena, recovering jelly bean addict