"Waxy texture" refers to a feeling or appearance similar to that of wax. It means something is smooth, glossy, and may have a slight resistance when touched, like a candle or a crayon.
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Refrigerating cooked grains imparts
a waxy texture and washes out their subtle flavors.
Although there's (probably) no harm in eating them, stabilizers compromise the flavor of the chocolate and give
it a waxy texture.
Even then, I would hesitate because of
the waxy texture.
New potatoes have thin, wispy skins and a crisp,
waxy texture.
Because of
its waxy texture, jojoba acts as a long lasting moisturizer that can improve the look and feel of the skin immediately upon use.
The fake chocolate coated snacks substitute vegetable fat, usually palm oil, for cocoa butter, which raises the melting temperature above body temperature, thus the chocolate doesn't melt in your mouth creating
a waxy texture and an overly sweet taste.
The fake coating doesn't melt when consuming, imparting
a waxy texture and too sweet taste.
Excess oil, aka sebum, production increases your likelihood for blackheads and acne; excess sebum catches and traps dirt and environmental debris thanks to
its waxy texture.
I like
the waxy texture because it doesn't sink into my pitted scars (which makes them look worse) and it doesn't dry my skin out.
I love using the red Idaho ® potatoes because of
their waxy texture and thin skin, perfect for smashing!