Food additive reference
Glazing agents (E-numbers)
Glazing agents form protective or shiny coatings. Waxes and shellac are common examples.
23 additives in this category, grouped by regulatory level. Informational only — not medical or dietary advice; see the methodology.
- E1203Polyvinyl alcoholNo flags
- E1204PullulanNo flags
- E1205Basic methacrylate copolymerNo flags
- E1206Neutral methacrylate copolymerNo flags
- E1207Anionic methacrylate copolymerNo flags
- E1208Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymerNo flags
- E1209Polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol-graft-co-polymerNo flags
- E1210CarbomerNo flags
- E901white and yellow beeswaxNo flags
- E902Candelilla waxNo flags
- E903Carnauba waxNo flags
- E904ShellacNo flags
- E905Synthetic waxNo flags
- E906Benzoin resinNo flags
- E907Hydrogenated poly-1-deceneNo flags
- E908Rice bran waxNo flags
- E909SpermacetiNo flags
- E910Wax esterNo flags
- E911Fatty acid methyl esterNo flags
- E912Montanic acid estersNo flags
- E913LanolinNo flags
- E914Oxidised polyethylene waxNo flags
- E915Esters of ColophaneNo flags
Questions about Glazing agents
- What are Glazing agents?
- Glazing agents are a regulatory class of food additives. Their technological function is: form a protective or shiny surface coating. In the EU, permitted uses are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
- Which E-numbers belong to Glazing agents?
- Forkin tracks 23 additives in this category, including Polyvinyl alcohol (E1203), Pullulan (E1204), Basic methacrylate copolymer (E1205), Neutral methacrylate copolymer (E1206). This page lists their regulatory levels.
- Are Glazing agents vegan?
- It depends on the individual additive and its source. The Forkin app shows verified vegan and vegetarian status per product rather than guessing from the category.
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