It is known as "queen of waxes" and usually comes in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| European Union | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Philippines | Approved | Carnauba Wax |
| Austria | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Belgium | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Cyprus | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Denmark | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Estonia | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Finland | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| France | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Germany | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Greece | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Hungary | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Ireland | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Italy | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Latvia | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Lithuania | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Malta | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Netherlands | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Poland | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Portugal | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Romania | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Slovakia | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Slovenia | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Spain | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Sweden | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| Australia | Approved | Carnauba wax |
| New Zealand | Approved | Carnauba wax |
E903 - Carnauba wax: Derived from a South American palm; used in cosmetics and inks, and to wax fruit; occasionally causes allergic reactions
E903 - Carnauba wax: Derived from a South American palm; used in cosmetics and inks, and to wax fruit; occasionally causes allergic reactions
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E903 - Carnauba wax: Natural polymer produced from the Canauba palm (Copernica cerifera ) and related species from Brazil. Used in cosmetics and inks, and to wax fruit, chocolates, cocoa products, chewing gum, confectionary, flavour carrier in drinks, savoury snacks, toppings. Occasionally causes allergic reactions (dermal eczema) and possible carcinogen.
E903 - Carnauba wax: Occasionally causes allergic reactions.
E903 - Carnauba wax: Natural polymer produced from the Canauba palm (Copernica cerifera ) and related species from Brazil. Used in cosmetics and inks, and to wax fruit, chocolates, cocoa products, chewing gum, confectionary, flavour carrier in drinks, savoury snacks, toppings. Occasionally causes allergic reactions (dermal eczema) and possible carcinogen.
E903 - Carnauba wax: Rare skin allergy reported in sensitive people
E903 - Carnauba wax: Natural polymer produced from the Canauba palm (Copernica cerifera ) and related species from Brazil. Used in cosmetics and inks, and to wax fruit, chocolates, cocoa products, chewing gum, confectionary, flavour carrier in drinks, savoury snacks, toppings. Occasionally causes allergic reactions (dermal eczema) and possible carcinogen.
E903 - Carnauba wax: Has been linked to cancer.
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Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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