I was looking through a recipe book and found a recipe for chocolate-coated Nut Goodies. In the recipe, it said to melt 1 block of wax and chocolate chips together. I’ve never heard of such a thing. The recipe book isn’t a real published book, it’s a collection that was made by my kindergarten class over 20 years ago. Is this a mistake or is there really some kind of wax that’s used in candy-making?
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I believe it is paraffin….
My mother used to make Needhams when I was a kid. Thats exactly how she made the coating for them. I think you’ll find a fair ammt of wax is used in the candy bars on the market. Sometimes knowing what goes into a certain food takes the fun out of it!!!!!
Paraffin wax is often added to chocolates. The addition of paraffin to the chocolate candy gives it a nice, glossy finish and helps it remain solid at room temperature. Be aware that paraffin is flammable when overheated, so warm it gently in a double-boiler or microwave only to the point where it is melted.
You can find paraffin wax, also sometimes called baker’s wax or canning wax, in your grocery store where canning jars and supplies are sold
Did you ever enjoy a nice Hershey’s Candy Bar ? The wax companys handle a "Food Grade Wax" and that grade is also used to produce "Waxed Paper" . Paraffin Wax is a product of crude oil so that too will be increasing in price along with the gasoline for your transportation.