Multiple choice

Which is not a use of parrafin wax?

  1. Candles making

  2. Releives arthritis

  3. Can not be used as preservative

  4. Skin treatments
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Parrafin is used as a component in , protecting foods such as jellies and cheeses. It is added to foods as a preservative and to make the food more attractive. Many chocolates and sweets, for example, contain paraffin wax to give the candy a shiny coating. The wax also stops moisture from leaving the coated candy, keeping the candy moist and less likely to spoil in unrefrigerated conditions.

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