One Pound Summer Meadow 100% Natural Beeswax - Swampland Bees & Co., Ideal for Waxing Bee Frames/Foundations, Waterproofing, etc. Filtered & Hand Poured into A Single 1lb Bar

Swampland Bees & Co. - 100% Pure Summer Meadow Beeswax - One 1lb bar (5″ x 3.5"x1.75″). Filtered for the finest quality beeswax. This Summer Meadow variety of beeswax is best suited for a low-aroma applications such as coating bee frames & foundations, waterproofing, soaps, furniture polish and other applications where there is not the need for distinctive beeswax aroma. Summer Meadow is lemon-yellow in color. Because the bees make this beeswax when they are working grasses like clover, alfalfa and rape seed (canola) the aroma of this beeswax variety resembles freshly cut grasslands or a summer meadow and is distinctively different from the sweet aroma of Spring Blossom. Filtered through commercial grade oil filters for purity. 100% capping wax. 100% Pure Beeswax sold in 1lb BarsBar Dimensions: 5" x 3.5" x 1.75"Ultra-FilteredPremium Yellow BeeswaxUnadulterated and Chemical FreeNo Paraffin or SoySuitable for food contact or food applicationsPerfect for low-aroma applications requiring 100% pure beeswax

• ONE POUND of PREMIUM BEESWAX: 100% Natural Lemon-Yellow Beeswax. Slight aroma resembles freshly cut grasslands or a summer meadow and distinctively different from the traditional aroma of spring blossom, Suitable for food contact. This variety of pure beeswax is best suited to a wide variety of industrial applications requiring 100% pure beeswax. Package Includes one bar (5″ x 3.5" x 1.75").
• NECTAR & POLLEN SOURCES: Basswood, sumac, Dutch white clover, alfalfa, knapweed, rapeseed (canola), wild mustard, broccoli, cabbage, and other summer- and fall-blooming crops and wildflowers.
• SELECTING THE RIGHT BEESWAX FOR YOUR APPLICATION: No two beeswaxes are exactly alike. While characteristics such as melting point and texture are generally consistent, color and fragrance can vary considerably depending on the nectar and pollen sources available to the bees when the wax is produced. Choosing the right beeswax can make a noticeable difference in the appearance, aroma, and performance of your finished product.
• --> SPRING BLOSSOM best for applications such as candles, aromatherapy, and some cosmetics where aroma is important. --> SUMMER MEADOW best for waxing frames for beehives, waterproofing, industrial and low-aroma applications. --> BLACK LOCUST (ACACIA) best for cosmetics, lip balms and beauty product applications (seasonally available)
• SUITABLE FOR FOOD CONTACT: Our beeswax is perfect for applications that involve food production.
• HOW TO IDENTIFY REAL BEESWAX: Are you concerned about accidentally acquiring wax claiming to be beeswax only to find out it is nothing more than a mixture of soy wax and paraffin? Keep these tips in mind:
• 1) Watch the melting temperature. When melting beeswax, use a cooking thermometer to monitor the temperature at which the wax starts to melt. Pure beeswax has a relatively high but narrow melting range of 144–147°F (62–64°C). By comparison, most soy waxes or blends start to melt in the range of 120–130°F (49–54°C) while many paraffin waxes begin melting around 120–135°F (49–57°C). A significantly lower melting temperature may indicate the presence of additives or blended waxes.
• 2) Consider acquiring beeswax in bars or cubes rather than pellets: Solid beeswax bars & cubes are easier to evaluate for purity. Genuine beeswax is firm and brittle at refrigerator temperatures and typically cracks or snaps when cut. Adulterated or blended wax often feels softer or greasy and slices smoothly, more like cheese or butter. Pellets can make it more difficult to assess texture and quality, so bars are a great choice when 100% purity matters.
• 3) True beeswax has a real cost. Rendering genuine beeswax takes time and labor. That is why authentic beeswax is going to be more costly than petroleum, synthetic, or plant-based substitutes. Seek out beekeepers where possible. Beekeepers have beeswax. It's a natural byproduct of the honey extraction process. Working directly with beekeepers reduces the risk of accidentally acquiring blended or adulterated wax. If a beeswax product seems unusually inexpensive, it may be worth considering if it might be a wax blend.
• SWAMPLAND BEES & CO. We're proud to offer our 100% pure beeswax. Whether you need one pound or hundreds, our beeswax is the finest quality filtered capping wax available. Processed and packaged in Tallahassee, Florida.