Shellac
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Purified resin secreted by female lac bugs creating the rock-hard glossy shell on jelly beans and chocolate balls.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Natural lac insect resin confectionery glaze
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS 'confectioner's glaze'
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized (not suitable for vegans)
Commonly Found Foods
Malted milk ballsjelly beansshiny chocolate candiesfruit glazes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Corn zein glaze (vegan alternative)
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