Hidrojenlenmiş poli-1-desen

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made

The EU specification lists this code as hydrogenated poly-1-decene; the name “microcrystalline wax” shown in the catalogue is incorrect, as that substance carries the code E905. Hydrogenated poly-1-decene is a synthetic mixture of oligomers made from decene units and then hydrogenated, with a purity of at least 98.5 per cent.

Where it is used

It is used as a glazing and coating agent. It forms a thin film on the surface of confectionery, nuts and dried fruit, giving shine and keeping pieces from sticking together.

Health note

In the EU it is permitted only in specific foods and at maximum levels. It passes through undigested and is not absorbed; no health risk has been reported at normal use levels.

Halal assessment

It is a wholly synthetic substance of petrochemical origin, produced without animal raw materials, so no halal concern has been reported for the substance itself. The coated product as a whole should still be assessed.