E00183 Beeswax White RA

General information

Beeswax is a natural wax of animal origin is a complex mixture of ca. 70 % non-glyceride esters (C38->C62), ca. 12-15 % fatty acids (C16-C36) and ca. 12-16 % paraffinic hydrocarbons (C21-C35).

E00183 Beeswax White Food Grade is made from specifically sourced food grade crude beeswax, suitable for Food contact applications.

Applications

In Food, it is mostly used as a glazing agent for products such as chocolate, candy, pastry, nuts and coffee beans. In addition, it is also used as a gelling and encapsulating agent for food supplements.