Is Confectioner’s Glaze Vegetarian?
CautionConfectioner's glaze can sometimes contain shellac or bone char depending on the source.
Confectioner’s Glaze and the Vegetarian Diet
Confectioner's glaze, also known as pharmaceutical glaze or resinous glaze, is a food additive that provides a glossy finish to various confections and baked goods. It is primarily made from shellac, a resin secreted by the female lac bug on trees in Thailand and India. The glaze is commonly used in the candy industry to create a shiny, protective coating on sweets, and it can also be found in certain pharmaceutical applications.
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