Is Refined Microcrystalline Wax (E907) Halal?

MUIS lists E907 (Refined Microcrystalline Wax) as halal. It is manufactured synthetically from non-animal raw materials. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Refined microcrystalline wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived from petroleum, used as a glazing and coating agent. It has a finer crystal structure than paraffin wax.

• chewing gum base
• candy coatings
• cheese coatings
• fruit waxing

• E907 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

carnauba wax (E903), beeswax (E901), candelilla wax (E902)

E907 (Refined Microcrystalline Wax) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Refined microcrystalline wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived from petroleum, used as a glazing and coating agent.

Refined microcrystalline wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived from petroleum, used as a glazing and coating agent. It has a finer crystal structure than paraffin wax.

E907 is commonly found in chewing gum base, candy coatings, cheese coatings, and fruit waxing.