Carnabua Wax
What is Carnabua Wax?
Carnauba wax is a hard, brittle wax harvested from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree, native to Brazil. The leaves are dried, and the wax is removed by beating them. It is then purified and refined.
Is Carnabua Wax vegan?
Carnabua Wax is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Carnabua Wax gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Carnabua Wax a major allergen?
Carnauba wax is derived from a plant and is not one of the nine major allergens.
What is Carnabua Wax used for?
Manufacturers use carnauba wax as a glazing agent or coating to give foods a shiny appearance and to prevent sticking.
Is Carnabua Wax safe?
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 or coating to give foods a shiny appearance and to prevent sticking. It helps maintain the shape and texture of products. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods, and fruit-flavored snacks.
Health notes
Carnauba wax is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is indigestible and passes through the body unchanged, so it is not expected to have significant health effects at typical consumption levels. JECFA has evaluated carnauba wax and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Carnauba wax is derived from a plant and is not one of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Carnabua Wax
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High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
310kcal
4.4Protein
0Fat
75.2Carbs
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Strawberry Fruit Flavored Snacks, Strawberry
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
310kcal
4.4Protein
0Fat
75.2Carbs
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Peeps, Marshmallow Chicks Candy, Orange Delight, Orange Delight
381kcal
2.4Protein
9.5Fat
73.8Carbs
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Italian Sprinkle Cookies, Italian Sprinkle
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
439kcal
4.9Protein
24.4Fat
46.3Carbs
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