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E-number E903 · Glazing agents
Carnauba wax
Halal
- Typical source
- Carnauba palm leaves
- Plain-language explanation
- Carnauba wax is a natural wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm tree and is used to give foods a shiny coating or prevent them from sticking. Since it is a plant-based ingredient, it is considered halal by all major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA. Its halal status is not dependent on the source because it is not derived from animals. You can confidently consume products containing E903.