Image: Shellac & Food Glaze Many people may not be aware that the glaze that covers some of their favorite products – including vitamins, pharmaceuticals, candy and even some fruit – may actually be made from shellac; a resin from the secretions of the female lac insect
Related: Carmine (E120) – Overview, Uses, Side Effects & More
Carmine or E120 is referred to as a natural dye. But it’s not our typical natural dye derived from vegetables or fruits; instead, it’s something created from crushed insects.
If you for unknown reasons get sick, you might want to check out if you have gotten some shit from the insects
