Paraffin Wax
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Paraffin Wax is a other — Defoaming component in yeast and sugar beet production; chewing-gum base; food coating
What it does
Defoaming component in yeast and sugar beet production; chewing-gum base; food coating
Where you'll see it
chewing-gum base, food coatings, yeast/sugar beet processing
What the research says
Many paraffin waxes contain cancer-causing agents. Impurities may give rise to irritations and eczema.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Many paraffin waxes contain cancer-causing agents