E905 - Paraffins, Microcrystalline wax

Group: Miscellaneous

Description: may inhibit absorption of fats and fat soluble vitamins, mild laxative, there may be a link to bowel cancer; used on sweets, in processing yeast, vitamin tablets, dried fruit, confectionary, collagen

Animal Origin: Yes

Warnings: May be a link to bowel cancer

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