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Why gummy bears are coated in tree wax
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Straight out of the mold, gummy candies are dull and remarkably sticky. To prevent them from fusing into a massive gelatinous clump in the bag, they are tossed in carnauba wax, a natural substance violently beaten off the fronds of Brazilian palm trees. You are digesting the exact same heavy-duty polish used to make hardwood floors and surfboards look shiny.
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