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. Its superior adhesive properties and flexibility make it particularly effective in removing finer feathers and down. The microcrystalline structure ensures a stronger grip on feathers while being gentle on the poultry skin, reducing the risk of tears or damage.
The pastilles are particularly user-friendly, offering precise portion control and ease of handling, making them ideal for both large-scale and smaller processors.
We recommend a 3:1.5 ratio, 3 parts Paraffin to 1.5 parts Microcrystalline.
Wax is in stock, please contact us to order. Microcrystalline poultry wax comes in 20kg sacks of pastilles.
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.