Food Grade Yellow Beeswax
Products Description
Yellow beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees from the secretions of their wax glands. It is typically yellow in color due to the presence of natural pigments and propolis. Food grade yellow beeswax is refined to meet safety standards for use in food applications, making it suitable for various culinary and industrial uses.
Key Components:
Yellow beeswax primarily consists of esters, fatty acids, and long-chain alcohols. It is known for its excellent emulsifying, thickening, and stabilizing pro
BASIC ANALYSIS
| Parameter | Specification | Test Result | Test Method |
| Appearance | Yellow to brownish pellets | Correspond | Ph. Eur. |
| Color (Gardner) | 9-13 | Correspond | ASTM D1544 |
| Drop Point(°C) | 61-66 | 66 | Ph. Eur. |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 17-22 | 17 | Ph. Eur. |
| Ester Value(mg KOH/g) | 70-80 | 75 | Ph. Eur. |
| Saponification Value (mgKOH/g) | 87-102 | 92 | Ph. Eur. |
Application
- Coating and Polishing: It coats fruits, veggies to reduce water loss, keep them fresh, and make them look shiny. For example, apples can be coated with it to extend shelf life. It's also used to polish candies and chocolates.
- Baking: Beeswax prevents dough from sticking to pans. Melt a little and apply it as a natural non-stick layer. A tiny amount can be added to some bread recipes to improve texture and shelf life.
- Food Packaging: It can make edible packaging. Combine it with other ingredients like resins and oils to create a flexible, waterproof coating for food. It's sustainable and safe for food contact.
- Flavor Carrier: Beeswax carries flavors and essential oils in some foods, releasing flavors slowly to enhance taste, especially in chewing gum and certain candies.
- Thickening Agent: In some cases, it can thicken certain food products like artisanal jams, though its use as a thickener is more limited than other common ones.
Benefits
- Natural and Safe: As a natural product, food grade yellow beeswax is non-toxic and safe for consumption, making it ideal for food-related applications.
- Moisture Barrier: Yellow beeswax acts as an effective moisture barrier, helping to preserve the freshness of food products by preventing moisture loss and microbial growth.
- Thickening Agent: It can be used as a thickening agent in various food products, enhancing texture and mouthfeel.
- Gloss Enhancer: Yellow beeswax is often used as a glazing agent for candies, chocolates, and fruits, providing a shiny appearance that enhances visual appeal.
- Stabilizer: In emulsions, yellow beeswax helps stabilize mixtures, preventing separation and improving product consistency.
Formulation Guide
Packaging
- 25kg / drum; paper drum, 5kg / PE-bag; 1kg / PE-bag
- Inner-Packaging filled in PE-bag, filled in second PE bag
- PE Bags:food grade
Shelf life
- 2 years when properly stored
- Store at room temperature or lower, keep tightly closed,
- protect from light, humadity and insects
Safety and quality
The powder is produced in a GMP environment under strict control, which conforms to the relevant laws and regulations of the state.
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