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E903Glazing agentLow concern

Carnauba Wax

In plain words

The short version

A vegan glazing wax from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm — used to polish candy and pharmaceutical tablets.

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.

Safety

Safety profile

No ADI specified. Considered safe at typical use levels. Not absorbed; passes through the digestive tract. No documented allergenicity.

The detail

Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.