Comparing E903 - Carnauba wax vs E905B - petroleum jelly
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Popular questions
Is carnauba wax edible?
Yes—E903 carnauba wax is an approved food glazing/coating agent and is considered safe at typical food levels; it’s essentially inert and passes through the body undigested.
Is carnauba wax vegan?
Yes—it's a plant-derived wax from the leaves of the carnauba palm and is generally considered vegan.
What is carnauba wax in food?
It’s a plant wax used as a glazing/coating agent to add shine, prevent sticking, and reduce moisture loss on products like candies, chewing gum, chocolate, and some fruits.
Where does carnauba wax come from?
It comes from the leaves of the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera) native to northeastern Brazil; the dried leaves are beaten to release the wax, which is then refined.
How long does carnauba wax last?
The wax itself is very stable and can be stored for years if kept cool and dry; on foods, the thin coating lasts through the product’s normal shelf life but doesn’t significantly extend it.
Is petroleum jelly bad for you?
No—highly refined white petrolatum (E905b) is considered safe at permitted food-use levels and for topical use; use only pharmaceutical/food-grade products and avoid putting it inside the nose or using it with latex condoms.
Is aquaphor petroleum jelly?
Not exactly; Aquaphor contains about 41% petrolatum (petroleum jelly) plus other ingredients like mineral oil, ceresin, glycerin, and lanolin alcohol.
Does petroleum jelly expire?
Pure petroleum jelly is very stable and often usable for years, but most products carry an expiration date—discard if the color, texture, or odor changes or if the container has been contaminated.
Is petroleum jelly the same as vaseline?
Vaseline is a brand of 100% white petrolatum; generic petroleum jelly labeled USP/Ph.Eur. grade is essentially the same substance.
What is petroleum jelly made of?
A semi-solid mixture of high–molecular-weight saturated hydrocarbons (paraffinic and microcrystalline) derived from refined petroleum and purified to remove aromatic impurities.