Other additives · Food additive

Oxidised polyethylene wax (E914)

Updated October 2, 2026

Oxidised polyethylene wax (E914) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 65 products in our database.

Quick facts

Also known as
E914
E-number
E914
Function
Other additives
Found in
65 products

Foods that commonly contain Oxidised polyethylene wax

Fresh oranges 22% · 12
Oranges 8% · 12
Clementines 17% · 6
Mandarins 5% · 4
Lemons 2% · 2

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Oxidised polyethylene wax.

Popular products with Oxidised polyethylene wax

Oxidised polyethylene wax-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Oxidised polyethylene wax and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Oxidised polyethylene wax on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Oxidised polyethylene waxE914

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Oxidised polyethylene wax?

In our database, Oxidised polyethylene wax most often appears in fresh oranges, oranges, mandarin oranges and fresh clementines.

How many products contain Oxidised polyethylene wax?

65 published products on Foodmetria list Oxidised polyethylene wax. 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.