E901: Beeswax

Glazing agent. Origin: Insect-derived.

Vegan

Not vegan

Halal

Generally halal

The honest version

Produced by bees, so not vegan by most definitions. Generally accepted as halal.

Related additives

E120 Carmine (cochineal)E428 GelatineE441 Gelatine (superseded code)E904 ShellacE1105 LysozymeAll E-numbers

Classifications reflect common manufacturing practice and mainstream certifier positions; individual products and certifiers can differ. Not medical, nutritional or religious advice.