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E901 · INS 901Always animal

Beeswax

Common US / international name: beeswax

Origin
Wax produced by honey bees for honeycomb construction.
Where it typically appears
Candy glazes, cheese coatings, chewing gum bases, fruit coatings.
Product groups
Sweets, Dairy, Other
Source
EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026