Is Carnauba Wax Safe? E903 Explained
Carnauba Wax is E903 (Carnauba Wax) — a glazing agent (plant (palm leaves)) used in confectionery, fresh fruit.
What is Carnauba Wax?
E903 is Carnauba Wax, a food additive classified as a glazing agent that coat food surfaces to add shine and protection. A glazing agent (plant (palm leaves)) used in confectionery, fresh fruit. You'll find it in confectionery, fresh fruit, coffee beans and many other packaged foods. Carnauba Wax is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E903 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Is Carnauba Wax bad for you?
EFSA has reviewed E903 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Carnauba Wax to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Carnauba Wax — status Safe.
Foods containing Carnauba Wax
- confectionery
- fresh fruit
- coffee beans
- bakery products
- tablet coatings
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Carnauba Wax FAQs
Is Carnauba Wax bad for you?
EFSA has reviewed E903 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Carnauba Wax to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is Carnauba Wax vegan?
E903 (Carnauba Wax) is vegan. It is derived from plant (palm leaves), with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is Carnauba Wax halal?
E903 (Carnauba Wax) is halal. It is derived from plant (palm leaves), which involves no haram sources.
Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA