Canola And Carnauba Wax

Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of the canola plant. Carnauba wax is a hard, brittle wax derived from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree, Copernicia prunifera. Both are generally recognized as safe by the FDA.

Canola oil is used as a cooking oil and an ingredient in many processed foods. Carnauba wax is used as a food glaze or coating to give products a shiny appearance and to prevent them from drying out. It is often found in candies, baked goods, and fruit coatings.

Canola oil is a source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Carnauba wax is indigestible and passes through the body unchanged. Regulatory bodies like the FDA have affirmed their safety for consumption. There is no evidence to suggest adverse health effects from consuming these ingredients at typical levels found in food.