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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:19:14 -0700
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Re: dark and smoky beeswax
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> Most commercial operations today use chemicals for bleaching wax or special
> absorbent filters.
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Funny that you should ask, Geert.  I recently scorched a pot in which I was
melting down some brood combs, and gave the wax a smoky aroma.  I just
picked up some activated carbon (bone charcoal) and some 30% hydrogen
peroxide to see if I can remove the smell.  Unfortunately, I haven' t yet
done it.

I'm also curious to hear other suggestions.

Randy Oliver

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