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E-number E905 · Glazing agents
Microcrystalline wax
Halal
- Typical source
- Petroleum
- Plain-language explanation
- E905, or microcrystalline wax, is a refined petroleum-based wax used as a glazing or anti-caking agent in foods like candies and fruits. Its halal status depends on the source, as it can also be derived from synthetic or animal fats. Major halal certification bodies generally consider it halal if sourced from petroleum, but it requires verification if the source is unknown or animal-based.