From what is the wax on fresh fruits and vegetables made?
Federal law requires that fresh fruits and vegetables be labeled when they are waxed so you know whether the produce you buy is coated. Fruits and vegetables may be coated with food-grade vegetable-, petroleum-, beeswax-, and/or shellac-based wax or resin to maintain freshness. None of these coatings are animal-based, and they all come from natural sources, such as plants, food-grade petroleum products (like petroleum jelly used as a lip moisturizer), or insects (similar to honey from bees).
