Other additives · Food additive

White and yellow beeswax (E901)

Updated October 2, 2026

White and yellow beeswax (E901) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 3,899 products in our database, 1,133 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
E901
E-number
E901
Function
Other additives
Found in
3,899 products (1,133 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain White and yellow beeswax

Confectioneries 4% · 730
Gummi candies 23% · 527
Candies 5% · 521
Jelly beans 47% · 160
Gummy bears 23% · 121
Liquorice candies 26% · 116
Snacks 0% · 63
Bonbons 2% · 57

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes White and yellow beeswax.

Popular products with White and yellow beeswax

White and yellow beeswax-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list White and yellow beeswax and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot White and yellow beeswax on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

White and yellow beeswaxE901

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain White and yellow beeswax?

In our database, White and yellow beeswax most often appears in confectioneries, gummi candies, candies and jelly beans.

How many products contain White and yellow beeswax?

3,899 published products on Foodmetria list White and yellow beeswax, including 1,133 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.