E902 — Candelilla wax
E902 (Candelilla wax) appears in the ingredient lists of 60 products sold in the United States. Function: carrier, emulsifier, thickener.
Nutri-Score
46 rated products
Median values
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Sugars | 1.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.00 g |
| Salt | 0.00 g |
Status in the United States (FDA)
Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 184.1976.
Technical effects listed by the FDA: flavoring agent or adjuvant, lubricant or release agent, masticatory substance, processing aid, surface-finishing agent
The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 8006-44-8 via Wikidata (CC0)
Products containing it, by country
Products listing this additive in each country edition of Shelfpedia (Open Food Facts data)
| Country | Products |
|---|---|
| United States | 60 |
| France | 5 |
Products
60 products, most viewed first · page 1 of 2.
Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).