Candelilla wax
Function: Carrier
E902 is the European food-additive number for Candelilla wax. Candelilla wax (E902) is a carrier used as a food additive.
Is E902 safe or restricted?
E902 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 regulatory flags” 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 E902 vegan or vegetarian?
Candelilla wax (E902) 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 the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E902?
E902 appears in 213 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in chewing gum, dental chews and gummy candy.
- Chewing Gum93
- Dental Chews10
- Gummy Candy6
- Hard Candy5
- Mint4
- Herbal Supplements3
- Dietary Supplements2
- Lip Balm2
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E902 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 E902
- What is E902?
- E902 is the E-number for Candelilla wax. Candelilla wax (E902) is a carrier used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E902?
- E902 appears in 213 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in chewing gum, dental chews and gummy candy. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E902 vegan or vegetarian?
- Candelilla wax (E902) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E902 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E902 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 regulatory flags" 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 E902 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.