This wax comes from the leaves of the palm Coprernicia prunifere, a plant that is native to, and grown only in parts of north-eastern Brazil. The wax is obtained by collecting and drying the leaves and then beating them in order to loosen the wax. The wax is used in automobile waxes, shoe polishes, dental floss, food products and cosmetic. Which wax is this?

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Carnauba wax is a natural wax that comes from the leaves of the Copernicia prunifera palm grown only in Brazil. It is the hardest natural wax available.Commercially, it is widely used in the cosmetic, body care, food, pharmaceutical, automotive, and other industries.

Question Text	This wax comes from the leaves of the palm Coprernicia prunifere, a plant that is native to, and grown only in parts of north-eastern Brazil. The wax is obtained by collecting and drying the leaves and then beating them in order to loosen the wax. The wax is used in automobile waxes, shoe polishes, dental floss, food products and cosmetic. Which wax is this?
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