The majority of wax paper is coated in a food-safe paraffin wax, which is either made using petroleum or vegetable oil. Some brands of wax paper also use soybean oil. Wax papers that use ...

Wax paper is paper that has been impregnated and coated with food-grade paraffin to make it stronger and more moisture-resistant than untreated paper. The Web site of Reynolds Consumer Products ...

Wax paper, alternately, is a paper that has been coated in a thin layer of paraffin wax, making it nonstick and water-resistant but NOT heat resistant. It will melt when it comes in contact with ...

If you've ever found yourself staring at a roll of wax paper and a roll of parchment paper, wondering which one to grab, you're not alone. The main difference between the two is simple: Parchment ...

Parchment paper and wax paper have both been treated with coatings — silicone and paraffin wax, respectively — to make them nonstick. The main difference, however, is that wax paper can melt ...