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The bug excretion that coats the candy you eat

If you've ever admired the jeweled orbs of jelly beans, lusted over the Junior Mints at the concession stand, or swooned at an extra-shiny Cosmic Crisp apple at the grocery store, you might be a fan ...
Reuters

Fact Check: Former Kinder Schoko-Bons ingredient shellac is not an insect

A German-language video that refers to shellac on the ingredients list of a bag of Kinder Schoko-Bons, a chocolate confection, as an insect is incorrect. Shellac is an edible resin secreted by insects ...
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That Shiny Coating on Your Fruit? It's Made From Insects—and You've Eaten It For Years

The natural waxy coating on fruits is often stripped during washing after harvest. Edible lac resin coatings—derived from insects— restore this protective layer, ensuring produce stays fresh and ...
Yahoo Finance

Shellac Powder Market Poised for Strong Growth: Projected to Reach US$ 1.6 Billion by 2034 | Transparency Market Research

Wilmington, Delaware, Transparency Market Research Inc., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shellac powder, a resin obtained from the secretions of the lac insect, is known for its versatility and ...
Daily Mail

Tesco faces backlash for selling non-vegan FRUIT with wax that contains a resin secreted by female lac bug

Britain's biggest supermarket confirmed that they are now 'seeking alternatives' to the wax that is applied on some of its fruit after harvesting. The wax contains shellac, a resin secreted by the ...