Further, because the paper is safe to use in the microwave (per the USDA), you can place food on or under it and the wax ...

it melts dots of wax-based ink that adhere to almost any kind of stock, from ordinary paper to complex synthetics and film. Thermal transfer printers produce shades of colors by placing color dots ...

It's also commonly used to line baking sheets when freezing foods like cookie dough balls or fresh fruit — just be sure to transfer them to an airtight container once frozen. Wax paper is also ...