Comparing E902 - Candelilla wax vs E570 - Fatty acids
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Is candelilla wax an emulsifier?
In foods, E902 is primarily a glazing/coating wax and structuring/thickening agent; it isn’t a true emulsifier, though it can help stabilize texture in some formulations.
What is candelilla wax made of?
A plant-derived wax from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera/antisyphilitica), composed mainly of long‑chain hydrocarbons, wax esters, fatty acids, and resins.
Does candelilla wax clog pores?
It’s generally considered low‑comedogenic and unlikely to clog pores for most people, though any waxy, occlusive ingredient can bother some acne‑prone skin.
What is candelilla wax used for?
In foods (E902) it’s used mainly as a glazing/surface‑coating agent and as a texturizer. It gives shine and a moisture barrier to confectionery, fruits, and chewing gum, and helps firm or thicken products.
What is euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax?
It’s the plant wax obtained from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), approved in foods as E902 chiefly for glazing/coating and thickening functions.
How many fatty acids are in a phospholipid?
Two; most phospholipids have two fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol backbone along with a phosphate-containing head group.
What are omega 3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats whose first double bond is at the third carbon from the methyl end, such as ALA, EPA, and DHA.
What is a fatty acid?
A fatty acid (E570) is a carboxylic acid with a long hydrocarbon chain; in foods, E570 refers to purified fatty acids from edible fats used mainly as processing aids like release/lubricating agents.
Where does fatty acid synthesis occur?
In humans, de novo fatty acid synthesis occurs in the cytosol—especially in liver and adipose tissue—via the fatty acid synthase complex; in plants it occurs in chloroplasts.
What is a saturated fatty acid?
A saturated fatty acid has no carbon–carbon double bonds, giving a straight chain often solid at room temperature; common E570 examples include palmitic (C16) and stearic (C18) acids.