The wax they are speaking of here is the same wax candles are made of (not soy, obviously). The same wax that is acquired by scraping the bottom of the barrel that crude oil comes out of.  Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, the very same wax.  And you're buying this for consumption for you and your family.  On a good note, if you are buying these noodles, take the seasoning packets out of the package and throw the rest away.  Put the seasoning packets in a tub of the hottest water you can stand and sit in it for 30 minutes.  If you do this 2-3 times a week, you can lose up to one dress size.  It's a type of detox for your body.  Try it and see if it works.  I did and it worked for me!!!