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1. Shellac
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2. • Lac is the resinous secretion of a number of
species of lac insects, of which the most
commonly cultivated is Kerria lacca.
• Lac insects secrete the resinous pigment.
• Shellac is produced from the resinous
pigment
• Kerria lacca is a species of
insect in the family Kerriidae,
the lac insects.
• These are in the superfamily
Coccoidea, the scale insects.
• This species is perhaps the
most commercially important
lac insect, being a main source
of lac, a resin which can be
refined into shellac and other
products. This insect is native
to Asia.

7. Processing Shellac

8. Pharmaceuticals – Shellac is used to coat
enteric pills so that they do not dissolve in the
stomach, but in the lower intestine, which
alleviates upset stomachs. Its also used as a
coating on pills to “time release” medication.
Confectionery – Shellac is used to provide
protective candy coatings or glazes on candies
like Reese’s Pieces, because of its unique ability
to provide a high gloss in relatively thin coatings
(like a French Polish). It was used at one time on
M&M’s. It is approved by the FDA
as a food safe coating when dissolved in pure
ethanol (not denatured).
Shellac: Wood
polish, food and
drug coatings,
cosmetics. Exports
of Shellac from
India stood at US$
44.53 million in
2017-18.

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