Carnauba Wax White Mineral Oil
What is Carnauba Wax White Mineral Oil?
Carnauba wax is a hard, brittle wax derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree native to Brazil. The leaves are dried, threshed to loosen the wax, and then the wax is purified and bleached.
Is Carnauba Wax White Mineral Oil vegan?
Carnauba Wax White Mineral Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Carnauba Wax White Mineral Oil a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Carnauba Wax White Mineral Oil used for?
Manufacturers use carnauba wax as a glazing or polishing agent to give foods a shiny appearance and to prevent sticking.
Is Carnauba Wax White Mineral Oil 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 or polishing agent to give foods a shiny appearance and to prevent sticking. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods, and fruit coatings.
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 intake levels. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated carnauba wax and established acceptable daily intakes.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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