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E-number E914 · Glazing agents
Oxidised polyethylene wax
Halal
- Typical source
- Synthetic
- Plain-language explanation
- E914, or oxidised polyethylene wax, is a synthetic wax derived from petroleum used as a glazing or coating agent to give foods a shiny appearance and prevent them from sticking. Since it is a man-made chemical from a non-animal source, it is considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS. Its halal status is not dependent on any animal source, making it generally permissible for Muslim consumers.