Cheese waxes

Paramelt has produced Paradip Nowax, a natural, vegetable-based cheese wax, for over 30 years as a sustainable alternative to traditional mineral waxes. Made from renewable, GMO-free ingredients, it is food-safe, compostable, and offers controlled gas permeability—ideal for gas-forming cheeses like Emmentaler and Maasdammer, preventing blistering while retaining moisture. The wax is applied at 80–120°C and may require equipment adjustments due to different crystallization properties. Hybrid versions are available for high-speed industrial use while keeping over 85% vegetable content. Paradip Nowax also comes in colored varieties (yellow, orange, red) made with food-grade pigments.

Paramelt, founded by Mr. Dirk de Wit in the early 1900s, pioneered cheese wax coatings and remains the global market leader in both mineral and vegetable-based waxes. Originating from the Dutch cheese industry’s export of Gouda and Edam, their iconic red and yellow coatings became trademarks worldwide.

Today, Paramelt offers over 100 Paradip™ cheese waxes, serving everything from small cheese snacks to large aged wheels. These waxes provide protection (against mold, moisture loss, and damage) and promotion (brand identity, shelf appeal, and extended shelf life).

The required wax properties vary by cheese type and machinery setup, emphasizing flexibility, adhesion, resistance, color stability, coating weight, and smooth finish for optimal performance in both artisanal and industrial applications.