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Glazing agents: halal status of each one
Glazing agents give lollies, chocolate and fruit a shine. Beeswax and carnauba wax are widely accepted. Shellac comes from insects and views differ.
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All glazing agents
| Number | Name | Used as | Halal status | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
E901 | Beeswax | Glazing agent | Usually halal | Made by bees. Widely accepted as halal. |
E903 | Carnauba wax | Glazing agent | Usually halal | From palm leaves. |
E904 | Shellac | Glazing agent | Scholars differ | Resin secreted by lac insects. Used to glaze lollies, chocolates and fruit. Scholars differ. |
E914 | Oxidised polyethylene wax | Glazing agent | Usually halal | Synthetic. |