For lacquer finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Shellac starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree branches by the tiny lac bug (Laccifer lacca), which ...

This forum is usually about high-tech wood coatings. But from time to time, I will discuss something that is tried and true and, perhaps, not so high tech. Shellac is definitely a low-tech product. It ...

Some citrus fruits sold at the supermarket chain, including lemons, limes and oranges, are covered in a post-harvest wax containing shellac. Shellac, a resin secreted by the female lac bug on trees in ...

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 ...

PEOPLE are only just realising how jelly beans are made – and it’s not good. Social media has been flooded with reactions to finding out the secret ingredient which gives the sweet treats their shine.

Tesco is seeking alternatives to its non vegan citrus fruit after receiving criticism from plant-based buyers. Some citrus fruits sold at the supermarket chain, including lemons, limes and oranges, ...