Is shellac (e904) vegan?

✗ Not vegan✗ Not vegetarian

No: shellac (e904) is neither vegan nor vegetarian. Resin secreted by the female lac insect.

Where does it come from?

Resin secreted by the female lac insect. The shiny glaze on candies, dragées and sometimes citrus fruit. An insect secretion, so not vegan.

Vegan alternatives

Carnauba wax (E903), candelilla wax (E902)

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