PH 3.2

ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF WAX APPLICATION, EXCEPT

• Increased weight loss

• Improved appearance

• Protects fruits from

  microbiological infection

• Protect produce from

  bruising

DISADVANTAGES

OF WAX APPLICATION

• Development of off

  flavour if not

  applied properly. Adverse flavour

• The selected wax material should

  provide a lasting shine

• It should reduce weight loss of

  commodity by 30% to 50%

• Must be manufactured from food

  grade materials

METHODS OF WAX APPLICATION

• SPRAY WAXING

• FUME WAXING

• DIPPING

• FOAM WAXING

EXAMPLE OF ANIMAL SOURCE WAX

EXAMPLE OF VEGETABLE WAX