white and yellow beeswax
Function: Glazing agents
E901 is the European food-additive number for white and yellow beeswax, a glazing agent — gives a protective or shiny coating to a food's surface. white and yellow beeswax (E901) is a carrier used as a food additive.
What is E901 used for?
white and yellow beeswax (E901) is a glazing agent — gives a protective or shiny coating to a food's surface. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Glazing agents (E-numbers).
Is E901 safe or restricted?
E901 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E901 vegan or vegetarian?
white and yellow beeswax (E901) is typically animal-derived but obtained without slaughter, so it is generally acceptable to vegetarians while not being vegan.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E901?
E901 appears in 2,386 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Gummy Candy, Candy & Sweets, and Chocolate Candy.
- Gummy Candy542
- Candy & Sweets529
- Chocolate Candy135
- Licorice124
- Chewing Gum114
- Jelly Beans81
- Milk Chocolate66
- Food Coloring / Decorations56
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E901 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E901
- What is E901?
- E901 is the E-number for white and yellow beeswax, a glazing agent — gives a protective or shiny coating to a food's surface. white and yellow beeswax (E901) is a carrier used as a food additive.
- What is E901 used for?
- white and yellow beeswax (E901) is a glazing agent — gives a protective or shiny coating to a food's surface. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E901?
- E901 appears in 2,386 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Gummy Candy, Candy & Sweets, and Chocolate Candy. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E901 vegan or vegetarian?
- white and yellow beeswax (E901) is typically animal-derived but obtained without slaughter, so it is generally acceptable to vegetarians while not being vegan. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E901 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E901 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E901 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.