Is Shellac Vegan?
Glazing Agent - From a resin secreted by an insect called the lac beetle.
Banned - Not acceptable for diet/lifestyle.
Foods with ingredients that contain shellac
Brookside Pomegranate Chocolate
May not be Vegan
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- Butter - Ingredient contains butter. Most likely derived from dairy but may be plant based.
- Milk - Not vegan if derived from an animal. Check the ingredients.
- Shellac - Glazing Agent - From a resin secreted by an insect called the lac beetle.
- Chocolate - Most chocolates are not vegan. Check the ingredients for dairy or milk.
- Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
- E322 - Emulsifier - From soy or eggs. Check for vegan labeling or contact the supplier.
- E904 - Glazing Agent - Shellac is the secretion of the lac bug.
- Lecithin - May contain egg yolks. Can also be directly obtained from animal fat or soy.
- Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
- Sugar - A sweet material that consists of sucrose. Some sugars are processed through boneblack.
Possibly Vegetarian
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Possibly Gluten Free
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Sour Brite Eggs Gummi Candy
May not be Vegan
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- Beeswax - Wax usually obtained from melting honeycomb with boiling water, straining it, and cooling it.
- Confectioner - Glazing Agent - Most likely a resin secreted by the lac bug.
- Gelatin - Protein obtained by boiling animal skin, connective tissue or bones, usually from cows or pigs.
- Shellac - Glazing Agent - From a resin secreted by an insect called the lac beetle.
- Calcium - May be derived from the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Check the label to be sure.
- Lactate - A type of salt derived from Lactic Acid, which can be obtained from whey or milk.
- Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
- Lactic - Typically derived from plants such as beets. When animal-derived, found in blood and muscle tissue.
- Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
- Glaze - A pure food glaze and natural glaze. Made with shellac from the lac bug. Also known as beetle juice.
- Sugar - A sweet material that consists of sucrose. Some sugars are processed through boneblack.
May not be Vegetarian
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- Gelatin - Protein obtained by boiling animal skin, connective tissue or bones, usually from cows or pigs.
- Calcium - May be animal based. Double check the label to be sure of the origin.
- Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
- Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
Probably Gluten Free
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
May not be Vegan
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- Beeswax - Wax usually obtained from melting honeycomb with boiling water, straining it, and cooling it.
- Chocolate - Most chocolates are not vegan. Check the ingredients for dairy or milk.
- Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
- Confectioner - Glazing Agent - Most likely a resin secreted by the lac bug.
- Dextrose - Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if plant based.
- Riboflavin - May contain milk.
- Ammonium - Another type of salt derived from Lactic Acid, which can be obtained from whey or milk.
- Whey - The watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds.
- Shellac - Glazing Agent - From a resin secreted by an insect called the lac beetle.
- Milk - Not vegan if derived from an animal. Check the ingredients.
Possibly Vegetarian
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May not be Gluten Free
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- Wheat - Wheat includes gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
- Chips - Some potato chip seasonings may contain malt vinegar or wheat starch.
- Starch - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
- Chocolate - Some varieties have a risk of contamination from other products. Read the label to see if gluten free.
- Candy - Some candies include wheat-based ingredients.
Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy
May not be Vegan
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- Beeswax - Wax usually obtained from melting honeycomb with boiling water, straining it, and cooling it.
- Butter - Ingredient contains butter. Most likely derived from dairy but may be plant based.
- Milk - Not vegan if derived from an animal. Check the ingredients.
- Shellac - Glazing Agent - From a resin secreted by an insect called the lac beetle.
- Wax - Typically produced from shellac (lac bug secretion) or beeswax.
- Whey - The watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds.
- Lactose - Milk sugar. A type of sugar only found in animal milk.
May not be Gluten Free
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Probably Vegetarian
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WHO-VILLE HOUSE GINGERBREAD COOKIE KIT, GINGERBREAD
May not be Vegan
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- Shellac - Glazing Agent - From a resin secreted by an insect called the lac beetle.
- Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
- Sugar - A sweet material that consists of sucrose. Some sugars are processed through boneblack.
- Shortening - Most shortening is animal based and is made from butter, suet, and/or lard.
- Stearic - Fat from cows, pigs, sheep, dogs or cats. Can be obtained from vegetable sources.
- Polysorbate - Derivatives of fatty acids, which are commonly sourced from animals. In cosmetics, foods.
- Niacin - Used as a cholesterol treatment. In rare cases it can be derived from animal sources.
- Stearate - Salt of stearic acid. An emulsifier and/or stabilizer.
- Riboflavin - May contain milk.
- Magnesium - Another type of salt derived from Lactic Acid, which can be obtained from whey or milk.
- Dextrose - Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if plant based.
- Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
- Wax - Typically produced from shellac (lac bug secretion) or beeswax.
Possibly Vegetarian
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- Polysorbate - Derivatives of fatty acids, which are commonly sourced from animals. In cosmetics, foods.
- Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
- Dextrose - Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if suitable.
- Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
May not be Gluten Free
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- Wheat - Wheat includes gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
- Barley - Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
- Starch - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
- Dextrin - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
- Candy - Some candies include wheat-based ingredients.
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