Microcrystalline wax
E905CI is the European food-additive number for Microcrystalline wax. Microcrystalline wax (E905ci) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E905CI safe or restricted?
E905CI 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 E905CI vegan or vegetarian?
Microcrystalline wax (E905CI) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E905CI?
E905CI appears in 96 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Chewing Gum, Candy & Sweets, and Sour Candy.
- Chewing Gum43
- Candy & Sweets10
- Sour Candy5
- Chocolate Candy4
- Hard Cheese3
- Dental Floss2
- Diaper Cream / Rash Cream2
- Gummy Candy2
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E905CI 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 E905CI
- What is E905CI?
- E905CI is the E-number for Microcrystalline wax. Microcrystalline wax (E905ci) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E905CI?
- E905CI appears in 96 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Chewing Gum, Candy & Sweets, and Sour Candy. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E905CI vegan or vegetarian?
- Microcrystalline wax (E905CI) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E905CI safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E905CI 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 E905CI — 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.