Cheese Wax
| Product | Description |
| BW-100F Series | BW-100F Series is a versatile, flexible, non-cracking wax with excellent coating properties that is light in color. |
| BW-100J Series | BW-100J Series is a malleable, forgiving, elastic-like wax with excellent coating properties that is light in color. |
| BW-100K Series | BW-100K Series works in a large variety of applications, including sausage, and on most cheeses. |
| BW-100L Series | BW-100L Series is most economical cheese wax works in a variety of applications, and on most cheeses. |
| FDA Status: All products are in compliance with Federal Regulations 21 CFR-178.3710 and 172.886 | |
| CHEESE WAX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | ||||
| BW-100F | BW-100J | BW-100K | BW-100L | |
| Congealing Point (D-938) |
141°F-149°F
60.6°C-65°C |
136°F-143°F
57.8°C-61.7°C |
140°F-148° F
60°C-64.4°C |
138°F-144°F
58.9°C-62.2°C |
| Needle Penetration (D-1321) 0.1 @ 77° F/25° C 0.1 @ 100° F/40° C |
21 – 50
58 – 148 |
37 – 49
125 – 195 |
30 – 55
90 – 140 |
30 – 55
100 – 155 |
| CHEESE WAX COLOR OPTIONS | |
| Clear | Orange |
| Brown | Green |
| Yellow | Red |
| Black | Purple |
| Cheddar | White |
For more information on this product, select the option below:
Cheese wax is found on most quality cheeses. It gives this classic savory snack its aesthetic appeal and helps preserve the delicious umami flavors in ways that other protective packaging, like plastic, never could. These red, black and festive-colored wrappings provide various perks for manufacturers, consumers and cheeses alike.
What Is Cheese Wax?
Cheese wax is a type of coating that’s formulated especially for protecting and ripening cheese. It gives a visual effect that consumers are familiar with and typically comes in red, yellow or black. Unlike other waxes, it doesn’t become brittle and its flexible nature makes it easy to peel off.
The role of cheese wax is to prevent the cheese from drying out and protect it from harmful microorganisms and dirt. It’s perfectly safe to wrap around cheese and is approved for food use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What Are the Uses of Cheese Wax?
Cheese wax is typically made from paraffin and microcrystalline wax blends. Learn more about how wax acts as a seal for aging cheese.
Protect and Age Cheese
Cheese waxes retain the moisture in cheese while it ages, creating a rich, delicious final product. When cheese ages, it becomes prone to mold growth and can harbor harmful microorganisms. Cheese waxoffers antimicrobial properties, which protect it from external perpetrators and can help the cheese last years if done properly.
Without cheese wax, the cheese will be prone to drying out in the air, creating a crumbly, powdery texture that ultimately diminishes its taste and aroma. This fate is especially true for aged cheeses, as the aging process allows enzymes and microbes to develop in the cheese and then drain the moisture. Cheese wax ensures the cheese ages properly by creating the perfect moist conditions. It also amplifies the flavor by keeping those microbes locked in the cheese.
Cheese wax is different from other methods of protecting and aging cheeses, like vacuum sealing, because the wax provides a semi-permeable environment. The cheese can still breathe and create the exchange of gasses needed for the enzymes and microbes to grow while also ensuring it doesn’t become a humidity field that harbors dangerous bacteria.
What Are the Benefits of Using Cheese Wax?
Compared to other protective seals like plastic, cheese wax has a range of pros for cheese makers and consumers. Here are some of the benefits you can expect when you incorporate it into your manufacturing processes:
Powerful Food Preservation Properties
Cheese wax preserves cheese by preventing surface bacteria and mold and retaining moisture. Working with wax experts is crucial since different types of cheeses may require specific wax blends to ensure complete protection.
Easy to Transport
Covering cheese in a protective wax layer helps it hold its shape and prevents damage during travel. Other cheese coating methods could cause dents, bumps and spots on the cheese from being handled or being exposed to light.
The cheese passes through many hands, from the production to the grocer and eventually to the consumer, so it needs to be stable enough to withstand movement.
Effective Sustainability
Unlike plastic coatings or containers, cheese wax can be sustainable. Consumers can wash it out, leave it to dry and remelt it to use for fire starting or wax seals. They could also melt it, strain it through cheesecloth and store it away for future projects.
Improved Aromatic Profile
Cheese wax allows an exchange of gasses that perfectly age cheeses. Unlike plastic coatings and vacuum sealing, cheese wax doesn’t completely cut off the air supply. In return, you get a deeper, more flavorful, well-aged cheese that’s perfectly dense and moist.
Easy To Remove
Cheese wax makes it easy and less messy for customers to enjoy cheeses. When applied correctly, the end user can peel it away hassle-free, and it doesn’t leave a mess of cheesy residue on their fingertips. Unlike plastic, wax doesn’t leave behind particles that could negatively affect the flavor of the cheese. It preserves and enhances its aromatic profile.
Reliable Product Descriptions
Cheese wax colors tell you a lot about the type of cheese. Red wraps are associated with common hard cheeses like cheddar and gouda. Black wax typically means the cheese is more mature, meaning a more aromatic product with a deeper flavor. There are also other fun colors of wraps, like purple and green, which can be used for festive celebrations or to represent cheese flavors.
Fast Processing
Cheese wax is easy to apply and it hardens quickly. Compared to other coatings, it’s not messy or sticky, which creates a stress-free aging and processing process. All you have to do is turn the cheeses every few weeks and they will age beautifully.
Where to Find Cheese Wax
Not all cheese wax is created equal. High-quality wax keeps your cheeses moist and fresh. It protects your products from issues like moisture bubbles, sogginess and cracks in the wax. Compared to methods like vacuum sealing, cheese wax doesn’t draw moisture out and won’t let harmful bacteria enter.
Ensure that you purchase cheese wax from a reputable company that’s FDA-registered and certified. Check that the coloring consists of only food-grade pigments, as even though people don’t eat the wax, it should still be safe to consume.
Blended Waxes cheese waxes are specifically designed to coat cheese. Here are some of the benefits you can expect from our cheese waxes:
- Prevents unwanted mold growth
- Made in the USA
- FDA registered
- Retains moisture to reduce cracking
- Colored with FDA-approved pigments
- Various cheese wax formulations and customization options
- Competitive pricing
All our cheese waxes are domestically manufactured in Wisconsin. We’re ISO 9001:2015 certified, so our quality processes are stringent and traceable.
Find the Wax Blend That Meets Your Needs With Blended Waxes
Whether you’re looking for versatile,non-cracking cheese wax orpaper or packing and corrugated wax, Blended Waxes can craft custom blends to meet your business’s needs for bulk cheese manufacturing. With more than 45 years of experience crafting quality wax solutions, we can’t wait to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
We can also assist you with private-label manufacturing, lab testing, bulk storage and in-house blending so you can focus on the final product. If you have any questions or queries, feel free to contact us and we’ll respond shortly.
| CHEESE WAX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | ||||
| BW-100F | BW-100J | BW-100K | BW-100L | |
| Congealing Point (D-938) |
141°F-149°F
60.6°C-65°C |
136°F-143°F
57.8°C-61.7°C |
140°F-148° F
60°C-64.4°C |
138°F-144°F
58.9°C-62.2°C |
| Needle Penetration (D-1321) 0.1 @ 77° F/25° C 0.1 @ 100° F/40° C |
21 – 50
58 – 148 |
37 – 49
125 – 195 |
30 – 55
90 – 140 |
30 – 55
100 – 155 |
| CHEESE WAX COLOR OPTIONS | |
| Clear | Orange |
| Brown | Green |
| Yellow | Red |
| Black | Purple |
| Cheddar | White |
For more information on this product, select the option below:
Cheese wax is found on most quality cheeses. It gives this classic savory snack its aesthetic appeal and helps preserve the delicious umami flavors in ways that other protective packaging, like plastic, never could. These red, black and festive-colored wrappings provide various perks for manufacturers, consumers and cheeses alike.
What Is Cheese Wax?
Cheese wax is a type of coating that’s formulated especially for protecting and ripening cheese. It gives a visual effect that consumers are familiar with and typically comes in red, yellow or black. Unlike other waxes, it doesn’t become brittle and its flexible nature makes it easy to peel off.
The role of cheese wax is to prevent the cheese from drying out and protect it from harmful microorganisms and dirt. It’s perfectly safe to wrap around cheese and is approved for food use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What Are the Uses of Cheese Wax?
Cheese wax is typically made from paraffin and microcrystalline wax blends. Learn more about how wax acts as a seal for aging cheese.
Protect and Age Cheese
Cheese waxes retain the moisture in cheese while it ages, creating a rich, delicious final product. When cheese ages, it becomes prone to mold growth and can harbor harmful microorganisms. Cheese waxoffers antimicrobial properties, which protect it from external perpetrators and can help the cheese last years if done properly.
Without cheese wax, the cheese will be prone to drying out in the air, creating a crumbly, powdery texture that ultimately diminishes its taste and aroma. This fate is especially true for aged cheeses, as the aging process allows enzymes and microbes to develop in the cheese and then drain the moisture. Cheese wax ensures the cheese ages properly by creating the perfect moist conditions. It also amplifies the flavor by keeping those microbes locked in the cheese.
Cheese wax is different from other methods of protecting and aging cheeses, like vacuum sealing, because the wax provides a semi-permeable environment. The cheese can still breathe and create the exchange of gasses needed for the enzymes and microbes to grow while also ensuring it doesn’t become a humidity field that harbors dangerous bacteria.
What Are the Benefits of Using Cheese Wax?
Compared to other protective seals like plastic, cheese wax has a range of pros for cheese makers and consumers. Here are some of the benefits you can expect when you incorporate it into your manufacturing processes:
Powerful Food Preservation Properties
Cheese wax preserves cheese by preventing surface bacteria and mold and retaining moisture. Working with wax experts is crucial since different types of cheeses may require specific wax blends to ensure complete protection.
Easy to Transport
Covering cheese in a protective wax layer helps it hold its shape and prevents damage during travel. Other cheese coating methods could cause dents, bumps and spots on the cheese from being handled or being exposed to light.
The cheese passes through many hands, from the production to the grocer and eventually to the consumer, so it needs to be stable enough to withstand movement.
Effective Sustainability
Unlike plastic coatings or containers, cheese wax can be sustainable. Consumers can wash it out, leave it to dry and remelt it to use for fire starting or wax seals. They could also melt it, strain it through cheesecloth and store it away for future projects.
Improved Aromatic Profile
Cheese wax allows an exchange of gasses that perfectly age cheeses. Unlike plastic coatings and vacuum sealing, cheese wax doesn’t completely cut off the air supply. In return, you get a deeper, more flavorful, well-aged cheese that’s perfectly dense and moist.
Easy To Remove
Cheese wax makes it easy and less messy for customers to enjoy cheeses. When applied correctly, the end user can peel it away hassle-free, and it doesn’t leave a mess of cheesy residue on their fingertips. Unlike plastic, wax doesn’t leave behind particles that could negatively affect the flavor of the cheese. It preserves and enhances its aromatic profile.
Reliable Product Descriptions
Cheese wax colors tell you a lot about the type of cheese. Red wraps are associated with common hard cheeses like cheddar and gouda. Black wax typically means the cheese is more mature, meaning a more aromatic product with a deeper flavor. There are also other fun colors of wraps, like purple and green, which can be used for festive celebrations or to represent cheese flavors.
Fast Processing
Cheese wax is easy to apply and it hardens quickly. Compared to other coatings, it’s not messy or sticky, which creates a stress-free aging and processing process. All you have to do is turn the cheeses every few weeks and they will age beautifully.
Where to Find Cheese Wax
Not all cheese wax is created equal. High-quality wax keeps your cheeses moist and fresh. It protects your products from issues like moisture bubbles, sogginess and cracks in the wax. Compared to methods like vacuum sealing, cheese wax doesn’t draw moisture out and won’t let harmful bacteria enter.
Ensure that you purchase cheese wax from a reputable company that’s FDA-registered and certified. Check that the coloring consists of only food-grade pigments, as even though people don’t eat the wax, it should still be safe to consume.
Blended Waxes cheese waxes are specifically designed to coat cheese. Here are some of the benefits you can expect from our cheese waxes:
- Prevents unwanted mold growth
- Made in the USA
- FDA registered
- Retains moisture to reduce cracking
- Colored with FDA-approved pigments
- Various cheese wax formulations and customization options
- Competitive pricing
All our cheese waxes are domestically manufactured in Wisconsin. We’re ISO 9001:2015 certified, so our quality processes are stringent and traceable.
Find the Wax Blend That Meets Your Needs With Blended Waxes
Whether you’re looking for versatile,non-cracking cheese wax orpaper or packing and corrugated wax, Blended Waxes can craft custom blends to meet your business’s needs for bulk cheese manufacturing. With more than 45 years of experience crafting quality wax solutions, we can’t wait to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
We can also assist you with private-label manufacturing, lab testing, bulk storage and in-house blending so you can focus on the final product. If you have any questions or queries, feel free to contact us and we’ll respond shortly.