Is mineral oil the same as White Mineral Oil (E905)?

Yes — mineral oil and White Mineral Oil (E905) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is paraffin oil the same as White Mineral Oil (E905)?

Yes — paraffin oil and White Mineral Oil (E905) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Yes — white mineral oil and White Mineral Oil (E905) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

E905

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

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

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 2 of 12,863 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: FDA, EFSA

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

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