Ingredient

Yellow Beeswax

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Beeswax is used in food as a glazing or coating agent, often to give …

What it is

Yellow beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees. It is secreted from wax glands on the bees' abdomens and used to build the honeycomb. After honey is harvested, the beeswax is collected, cleaned, and often filtered to remove impurities.

Why it's used

Beeswax is used in food as a glazing or coating agent, often to give products a shiny appearance or to help prevent moisture loss. It can also act as a firming agent. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods like cookies, and some fruits and vegetables.

Health notes

Yellow beeswax is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated beeswax and established acceptable daily intake levels. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns for most people.

Allergen info

Yellow beeswax is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Yellow Beeswax

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Haribo of America, Inc. Gummi Candy, Raspberry, Strawberry Candy 359kcal 5.1Protein 0Fat 84.6Carbs Gummi Candy, Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, Orange, Strawberry Haribo of America, Inc. Gummi Candy, Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, Orange, Strawberry Candy High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 333kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 76.7Carbs Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Red & Black Raspberries Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 395kcal 2.6Protein 0Fat 94.7Carbs Haribo of America, Inc. Gummy Candy, Sweet & Sour Candy High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 346kcal 7.7Protein 0Fat 76.9Carbs Walgreens Co. Gingerbread Cottage Kit Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 400kcal 6.7Protein 10Fat 73.3Carbs Haribo of America, Inc. Fruit Flavor Passport Mix Gummi Candy, Fruit Candy High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 367kcal 6.7Protein 1.7Fat 80Carbs Fruit Flavor Gummi Candy, Fruit Haribo of America, Inc. Fruit Flavor Gummi Candy, Fruit Candy High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 333kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 76.7Carbs Sweet, Sour, Cherry, Orange, Apple, Lemon, Blueberry, Blackcurrant Twin Snakes Gummi Candy, Sweet, Sour, Cherry, Orange, Apple, Lemon, Blueberry, Blackcurrant Haribo of America, Inc. Sweet, Sour, Cherry, Orange, Apple, Lemon, Blueberry, Blackcurrant Twin Snakes Gummi Candy, Sweet, Sour, Cherry, Orange, Apple, Lemon, Blueberry, Blackcurrant Candy High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 346kcal 7.7Protein 0Fat 76.9Carbs Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Pineapple, Raspberry Gummi Candy, Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Pineapple, Raspberry Haribo of America, Inc. Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Pineapple, Raspberry Gummi Candy, Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Pineapple, Raspberry Candy High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 333kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 76.7Carbs Haribo, Gold-Bears, Gummi Candy Haribo of America, Inc. Haribo, Gold-Bears, Gummi Candy Candy 359kcal 5.1Protein 0Fat 84.6Carbs Happy-Cola Gummi Candy Haribo of America, Inc. Happy-Cola Gummi Candy Candy 375kcal 7.5Protein 0Fat 87.5Carbs Haribo of America, Inc. Haribo, Ghostly Gummies Candy 350kcal 7.5Protein 0Fat 77.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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