Comparing E902 - Candelilla wax vs E906 - Benzoin resin
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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.
What does benzoin resin smell like?
Sweet, warm, balsamic and vanilla-like with hints of honey and spice; Sumatra benzoin tends to be more balsamic/woody due to its cinnamic acid content, while Siam benzoin is softer and more vanillic.
Benzoin sumatra resin how to use?
Burn small granules as incense on charcoal or an electric/mica burner, or make a tincture/resinoid in high-proof ethanol for use as a fixative or trace flavor where permitted. Use sparingly and follow local food regulations; it can be a skin/respiratory sensitizer.
How many protons does e906 get per spill?
E-number E906 refers to the food additive benzoin resin, not a physics experiment. You may be thinking of Fermilab’s E906/SeaQuest experiment, which is unrelated to this additive.
How to burn benzoin resin?
Place a small pinch on a lit charcoal disc in a heat-safe burner (or on an electric incense heater) and let it smolder, ensuring good ventilation and avoiding direct inhalation of smoke.
How to dilute benzoin resin?
Crush and macerate it in food-grade high-proof ethanol (about 1:5 to 1:10 w/v) for several days, then filter to make a tincture; it is not water‑soluble. For non-food fragrance use, it can also be diluted in carriers like dipropylene glycol or benzyl benzoate—use only food-grade solvents for edible applications.