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 ...

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 ...

Shellac is a natural resin that comes from tiny insects harvested off tree branches in India. Indians have valued the bug for 3,000 years for its versatility. Once processed and melted, shellac can be ...

Shellac, a natural resin secreted by the lac insect, has long been valued for its exceptional film-forming capabilities, biodegradability and non-toxic nature. Recent advancements have extended its ...