"graham" > wrote in message
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> "Dee Randall" > wrote in message
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>> "RsH" > wrote in message
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>>> Arthur wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've recently discovered that the pretty lemons and limes in my grocery
>>>> stores are coated with some sort of "edible" carnuba or beeswax
>>>> product.
>>>> No one seems to worry about it. I try to scrub those lemons whose rind
>>>> I
>>>> plan to use, but, since the stuff is waterproof, I wonder what I am
>>>> accomplishing. Anyone which thoughts on this matter??
>>>>
>>>> Art
>>>
>>> Carnuba wax is used on lots of foods... Jelly beans, for example, shine
>>> because they are all coated with it. It is edible and virtually
>>> tasteless, and is a finish protector or sealer, if you will. Don't
>>> bother scrubbing, and simply ignore that it has been used. Its been
>>> used since the beginning of last century, at a minimum, and we are
>>> still ingesting...
>>>
>>> FWIW
>>>
>>> RsH
>>
>> Countering:
>> To say that it has been used for the last century does not mean that it
>> has caused no bodily harm. Until studies are done on each and every
>> product that people in good faith say that causes no harm, it's
>> impossible to say with certainty.
>> FWIW
>> Dee Dee
> Agreed, Dee. However, think of all the M'nMs eaten!
> http://www.food-info.net/uk/e/e903.htm
> Graham
Very interesting, Graham. Thank you.
I've not eaten my share of M&M's, but I did stop chewing gum years ago when
I got terribly allergic to a certain brand, won't name it -- big sores! And
stopped using make-up years ago. Didn't agree with my skin.

Interesting - used on/in coffee - wonder what's that's all about.
Dee Dee