why do lemon drop candy have caranuba wax?

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I looked around for this and can't find out why they would put this wax in my lemon drops?

is it good to be eating wax?
thanks

2006-09-24 09:13:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes

When used in foods (chewing gum, candy, for example), carnauba wax acts as a surface finishing agent.

2006-09-24 09:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by waltonswatcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

for the shine all good candy has wax in it godiva chocolats sure shines

2006-09-24 17:12:54 · answer #2 · answered by STORMY K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

probably to give them a nice smooth surface. i dont think its good for you but its def not bad for you.

2006-09-24 16:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by just me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋