Carnuaba Wax
What is Carnuaba Wax?
Carnauba wax is a hard, brittle wax derived 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 bleached.
Is Carnuaba Wax vegan?
Carnuaba Wax is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Carnuaba Wax gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Carnuaba Wax a major allergen?
Carnauba wax is derived from a plant and is not one of the FDA's nine major food allergens.
What is Carnuaba Wax used for?
Manufacturers use carnauba wax as a glazing agent, often to give candies, chocolates, and baked goods a shiny appearance and to prevent them from sticking together.
Is Carnuaba 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, often to give candies, chocolates, and baked goods a shiny appearance and to prevent them from sticking together. It helps create a smooth, protective coating.
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 indigestible and passes through the body unchanged. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated carnauba wax, and it is permitted for use in many countries. There are no widespread health concerns associated with its consumption at typical levels.
Allergen info
Carnauba wax is derived from a plant and is not one of the FDA's nine major food allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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