E902Glazing agentLow concern
Candelilla Wax
In plain words
The short version
A hard plant wax used to glaze confectionery and gum — a firmer, vegan alternative to beeswax coatings.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
01Origin
Where it comes from
A plant wax from the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) of Mexico and the southern US.
02Usage
How it's used
Glazing and coating agent for confectionery and chewing gum, and a harder, plant-based alternative to beeswax in coatings.
03Safety
Safety profile
No ADI specified; not absorbed.
04Properties
Physical & chemical properties
Hard, brittle yellow-brown wax.
05Regulation
Regulation worldwide
Permitted in the EU, the US (GRAS), and globally.
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.