Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax
What is Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax?
Carnauba leaf wax is a hard, brittle wax derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree (Copernicia prunifera), native to Brazil. The leaves are dried, threshed to loosen the wax, and then the wax is refined and purified.
Is Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax vegan?
Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax a major allergen?
Carnauba leaf wax is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax used for?
Manufacturers use carnauba wax as a glazing agent and to add shine and hardness to foods.
Is Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax safe?
In the U.S., carnauba wax is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use carnauba wax as a glazing agent and to add shine and hardness to foods. It helps prevent products from sticking together and can improve texture. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods, and fruit coatings.
Health notes
In the U.S., carnauba wax is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is not absorbed by the body and passes through undigested. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated carnauba wax and established acceptable daily intake levels.
Allergen info
Carnauba leaf wax is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Canola Carnauba Leaf Wax
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