White Mineral Oil (E905)

E905
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Sweetener or glazing agent (E900–999)

What is White Mineral Oil (E905)?

Petroleum-derived glazing/release agent used as a candy coating; under EU scrutiny for MOSH/MOAH contamination risk.

Is White Mineral Oil (E905) safe?

White Mineral Oil (E905) is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 10,762 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: FDA, EFSA

Also known as

White Mineral Oil (E905) is also known as mineral oil, paraffin oil, white mineral oil — these all refer to the same ingredient.

white mineral oil mineral oil paraffin oil

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Products containing White Mineral Oil (E905)

Swedish Fish and Friends Chewy Candy 0070462009057

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