Paraffin Wax
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-6 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Petroleum-derived solid wax coated onto fresh apples, cucumbers, and citrus fruits to retard transpiration.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved edible coating and releasing agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved vegetable protective coating
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Restricted primarily to cheese surface treatment
Commonly Found Foods
Supermarket waxed applesshiny cucumberschocolate shell dipping
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Carnauba wax✓ Shellac
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