Are there any approved waxes for use on fruits and vegetables?
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Dr. Michael T Murray answered:Currently, the FDA has approved six different waxes for use on produce. Approved compounds include shellac, paraffin, palm oil derivatives, such as carnauba wax, and synthetic resins. These items are used in furniture, floor, and car waxes. Foods to which these compounds may be applied include apples, avocados, bell peppers, cantaloupes, cucumbers, eggplants, grapefruits, lemons, limes, melons, oranges, parsnips, passion fruits, peaches, pineapples, pumpkins, rutabagas, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and turnips.
Currently, the FDA has approved six different waxes for use on produce. Approved compounds include shellac, paraffin, palm oil derivatives, such as carnauba wax, and synthetic resins. These items are used in furniture, floor, and car waxes. Foods to... More
