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Carnauba Wax is a wax of hard consistency made from the plant Corpernicia pruifera, a palm tree native to northeastern Brazil. Among natural waxes, it is the hardest, highest-melting commercial wax, melting at approximately 85° C. Its hard composition makes it an ideal substance for hardening and gelling products. Despite its hardness, it is more elastic and malleable than other waxes, which makes it easier to manipulate. Carnauba wax is widely used as a gelling agent, food grade polish, and high-glossed polishes. It often comes in the form of tan or yellow flakes. The fronds of the carnauba tree produce wax in order to maintain moisture during the dry seasons in Brazil. In producing this wax, the leaves of the tree are cut and dried and powdered wax appears. The wax is then removed, melted, strained, and cooled. The wax is an ideal gelling and glazing agent for food products. Its attractive material makes it a useful carrier for flavors and aromas. Aside from being a glazing agent in foods, carnauba wax is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, release agent, anticaking agent, and surface-finishing agent. Carnauba wax is used is various foods, including chewing gum, confections, frosting, fresh fruits and juices, gravies, sauces, processed fruits, and soft candies. Other uses for carnauba wax include providing a glossed waxen sheen for automobiles, shoe polish, dental floss, surfboards, floors, and paper coatings.