Carnauba Wax

Definición

Carnauba Wax is widely used for edible films and biodegradable packaging on food products. In foods, it is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, release agent, anticaking agent, and surface finishing agent in baked foods and mixes, chewing gum, confections, frostings, fresh fruits and juices, gravies, sauces, processed fruits and juices, soft candies to encapsulate flavors.

También conocido como

COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX

Impacto en la salud

No chronic toxicity or carcinogenicity studies are available on carnauba wax, and therefore there is not enough evidence to conclude that there is no health impact.

Fuentes

• Carnauba wax uses in food - A review

  PubMed

• Microencapsulation of Flavors in Carnauba Wax

  MDPI

• Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of carnauba wax (E 903) as a food additive

  European Food Safety Authority

Productos que contienen Carnauba Wax

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General Mills, Inc.

Medleys Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit

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The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.

Mixed Fruit Snacks

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Ferrara Candy Company

Cherry, Lemon, Pineapple, Orange, Apple, Strawberry Gummy Bears