High viscosity mineral oils (E905a)
- Food Fine
What is High viscosity mineral oils (E905a)?
High viscosity mineral oil (E905a) is a refined oil used to coat foods such as dried fruit and sweets so they don't stick. Properly refined oil hasn't shown harm at normal amounts, though some can build up in the body over time. It's fine; it must be highly purified to exclude harmful oil fractions.
What is Yasno’s verdict on High viscosity mineral oils?
Yasno’s verdict on High viscosity mineral oils: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is High viscosity mineral oils allowed in the EU?
EU status of High viscosity mineral oils: Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Not recorded |
Sources
- Additive-specific assessment of high-viscosity mineral oil, EFSA, 2009
- Review of mineral oil hydrocarbons in food, EFSA, 2023
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