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E-number E902 · Glazing agents
Candelilla wax
Halal
- Typical source
- Candelilla shrub
- Plain-language explanation
- E902, or candelilla wax, is a natural plant-based coating and glazing agent extracted from the leaves of the small candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Because it is derived entirely from a botanical source, it does not involve any animal derivatives or alcohol in its production, making it inherently permissible. Consequently, all major halal certification bodies, including JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA, consistently classify E902 as halal without any source-dependent restrictions. You can confidently consume products containing this ingredient, as it is commonly used to give a shiny, protective coating to candies, fruits, and processed pastries.