Shellac
ingredient
About
Shellac is a resin secreted by the lac insect and used as a glazing agent to put a hard shine on sugar-coated sweets, dragées and coated tablets. It is E904 on the Union list of food additives.[1] Because it is of insect origin it is not vegan, though products glazed with it are commonly labelled as suitable for vegetarians; it is the first glazing agent named on the Poppets Toffee carton.[2]
Products (1)
Also known as
- E904
References
- ↑ Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II Part B: Union list of food additives (2020-12-31) legislation.gov.uk. registry. Accessed 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Open Food Facts: carton back with the earlier label, uploaded 2022-03-04 Open Food Facts. pack. Published 2022-03-04. Accessed 2026-09-17. ODbL. Open Food Facts.
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