E903 — Carnauba wax
No concern
E903 (Carnauba wax) raises no animal-source question. A hard plant wax used for shine.
Why it raises no question
It comes from the leaves of a palm.
Where you meet it
Chocolate lentils, fruit coatings, chewing gum.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E903 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 E903 halal?
E903 (Carnauba wax) 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 E903 made from?
It comes from the leaves of a palm.
Related additives
- E500 — Sodium carbonates · No concern
- E440 — Pectin · No concern
- E415 — Xanthan gum · No concern
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 These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date.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.