Mineral oil (E905A)
Updated October 2, 2026
Mineral oil (E905A) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 1,333 products in our database, 1,308 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E905A
- E-number
- E905A
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 1,333 products (1,308 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Mineral oil
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Mineral oil.
Popular products with Mineral oil
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NOVA 4 
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c NOVA 4 
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NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 Mineral oil-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Mineral oil and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Mineral oil on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Mineral oil?
In our database, Mineral oil most often appears in confectioneries, candies, snacks and breads.
How many products contain Mineral oil?
1,333 published products on Foodmetria list Mineral oil, including 1,308 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.