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 ...

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 ...

The next time you're eating shiny candy, look at the ingredients list. You might see "confectioner's glaze." Also known as "shellac" or "beetlejuice," confectioner's glaze is not powdered sugar like ...