Synthetic wax (E905)
Updated October 2, 2026
Synthetic wax (E905) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 1,400 products in our database, 1,327 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E905
- E-number
- E905
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 1,400 products (1,327 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Synthetic wax
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Synthetic wax.
Popular products with Synthetic wax
NOVA 4 
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NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 Synthetic wax-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Synthetic wax and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Synthetic wax on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Synthetic wax?
In our database, Synthetic wax most often appears in confectioneries, candies, snacks and breads.
How many products contain Synthetic wax?
1,400 published products on Foodmetria list Synthetic wax, including 1,327 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.