E901 — Beeswax

No concern

E901 (Beeswax) raises no animal-source question. The wax bees build their comb from, used as a glaze.

Why it raises no question

It comes from bees rather than a slaughtered animal, and scholars generally accept bee products, as they do honey.

Where you meet it

Sweet coatings, fruit glazes, chewing gum, supplements.

What to do in the shop

Nothing special to do for E901 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.

A status here describes the additive in general — a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.

Questions people ask

Is E901 halal?

E901 (Beeswax) raises no animal-source question, so on its own it is not a problem. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.

What is E901 made from?

It comes from bees rather than a slaughtered animal, and scholars generally accept bee products, as they do honey.

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Check a product, not just a number

An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.

This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.