In plain words
Carnauba wax comes from the leaves of a Brazilian palm and gives foods shine and a protective layer. You meet it on dragées, chewing gum, chocolate sweets, fruit and supplement tablets.
Where you find it: coated sweets, candies, fruit
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E903FineCarnauba wax
Group: Glazing agents
Harm level1 of 5No concern
Our recommendation
No need to avoid it.
Possible risks and effects
- No relevant risk known at normal intake.
For experts
A plant wax made mainly of esters of long-chain fatty acids and alcohols, used as a glazing agent. It is practically not absorbed from the gut; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2012 and saw no safety concern at permitted uses.
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