Hydrogenated Poly-1-Decene
The short version
A saturated polyolefin oil — niche fruit-coating glazing agent and supplement carrier.
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Where it comes from
Manufactured by oligomerizing 1-decene followed by hydrogenation to fully saturate any remaining double bonds. The result is an inert, food-grade synthetic oil.
How it's used
Used as a fruit-coating and candy-glaze component, as a release agent in confectionery, and as a carrier for fat-soluble actives in supplements. Less common than microcrystalline wax — chosen where lower viscosity is wanted.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–6 mg/kg body weight (JECFA). Not absorbed in the gut. Safety hinges on the manufacturing purity specifications.
Physical & chemical properties
Clear, colorless, odorless oily liquid. Stable to heat and oxidation.
Regulation worldwide
Permitted in the EU and US for narrow approved applications with maximum-use limits.
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.