Carbauba Wax
What is Carbauba Wax?
Carnauba wax is a hard, brittle wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree (Copernicia prunifera), native to northeastern Brazil. The leaves are dried, threshed to loosen the wax, and then the wax is refined and purified.
Is Carbauba Wax vegan?
Carbauba Wax is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Carbauba Wax a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Carbauba Wax used for?
Manufacturers use carnauba wax as a glazing agent or coating to give foods a shiny appearance and to prevent sticking.
Is Carbauba Wax safe?
Carnauba wax is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use carnauba wax as a glazing agent or coating to give foods a shiny appearance and to prevent sticking. It helps to maintain texture and prevent moisture loss. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods, and fruit coatings.
Health notes
Carnauba wax is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated carnauba wax and found it to be safe for consumption at typical levels. There is no evidence to suggest adverse health effects from consuming foods containing carnauba wax within normal dietary patterns.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Carbauba Wax
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