8 oz Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees.Honey beesuse the beeswax to buildhoneycomb cells in which their young are raised and honey and pollen are sorted.Typically10 pounds of honey yields 1 pound of wax.
It softens when held in the hand, and melts at 62° - 66°; it solidifies at 60.5° -63°.
As a coating for cheese, to protect the food as it ages. As a food additive, it is known as E901 (glazing agent).
