Candelilla wax (E902)
Updated October 2, 2026
Candelilla wax (E902) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 96 products in our database, 81 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E902
- E-number
- E902
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 96 products (81 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Candelilla wax
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Candelilla wax.
Popular products with Candelilla wax
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Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Candelilla wax?
In our database, Candelilla wax most often appears in confectioneries, sugar-free chewing gum, chewing gum and sunscreen.
How many products contain Candelilla wax?
96 published products on Foodmetria list Candelilla wax, including 81 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.