Microcrystalline wax is used in the stripping of poultry feathers. It can be used on both dry and wet plucked birds - wet plucked birds such as duck and geese, or to wax finish a dry plucked bird such as turkeys.
Microcrystalline poultry wax is much more flexible than paraffin poultry wax, so mixed together they form a flexible, consistent and easy to remove layer over the skin.
We recommend a 3:1 ratio, 3 parts Paraffin to 1 part Microcrystalline.
Wax is in stock, please contact us to order. Microcrystalline poultry wax comes in 25kg slab form. £205.60 ex VAT.
Please be aware of cheaper waxes on the market. Good quality poultry wax is expensive, but that’s because it's of good quality and has the right melting point, which is extremely important. Unfortunately most cheaper alternatives do not have the correct melting point, and need to be heated to a much high degree than is acceptable for use in poultry processing.
We have tried many different suppliers, types and brands of wax over the years and most of them are not fit for purpose. We get calls from people all the time in a panic because they have purchased cheap wax and simply cannot get it to melt or they cannot peel it off once set. We advise caution when choosing a wax supplier and ensure that it is suitable for use with poultry.