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The unexpected ingredient behind Crayola’s familiar smell
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That nostalgic waxy aroma that floods your brain with childhood memories relies on a rather disgusting secret ingredient. The distinct smell is a proprietary blend heavily dependent on stearic acid, a waxy derivative produced from rendered beef tallow. You are basically coloring your paper with highly processed cattle byproducts.
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