Microcrystalline Wax
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-6 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Refined petroleum wax providing pliable, waterproof rind on artisan cheeses and elasticity in chewing gum bases.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved petroleum-derived chewing gum base
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved cheese rind and gum component
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Monitored for mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH)
Commonly Found Foods
Edam cheese red wax rindsbubblegum basesmoisture barrier wraps
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Natural beeswax
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