Parchment paper and wax paper have both been treated to make them nonstick. The main difference, however, is that wax paper can melt if exposed to excessive heat, so it’s not recommended for use ...

I may be partial to parchment because of its usefulness in baking, but I always keep wax paper around because it has an entirely separate list of convenient applications. Just don’t confuse the two.

Although they're visually similar, the two shouldn't be used interchangeably.

Now that you know the difference between parchment paper and wax paper, check out these 20 other things people think are the same—but aren’t. Author Brittany Gibson ...