Is beeswax (e901) vegan?
~ Not vegan✓ Vegetarian
No, beeswax (e901) is not vegan: it's an animal-derived product, though vegetarians accept it. Wax produced by bees' glands.
Where does it come from?
Wax produced by bees' glands. It makes candies and fruit shine and structures many cosmetics. A product of bees' work, so not vegan.
Vegan alternatives
Carnauba wax (E903), candelilla wax (E902)
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