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Parchment and wax paper might look similar, but they are hardly the same, and you should know a few things before you reach for your roll of the latter.

The wax coating, typically paraffin or soybean-based, begins to melt at temperatures as low as 200°F, making it unsuitable for baking or roasting. Thus, wax paper shouldn't be used in the oven.