Is Shellac Milk Free?
SafeYes. This ingredient is generally considered compatible with a Milk Free diet.
Shellac and the Milk Free Diet
Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the female lac bug (Kerria lacca), found on trees in India and Thailand. It is harvested from the twigs of these trees, where the insects deposit the resin as a protective shell for their larvae. This resin is processed into a dry form and dissolved in ethanol to make liquid shellac, which can be used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze, or wood finish. In the food industry, shellac is commonly used as a glazing agent to provide a shiny coating on products like candies and pills.
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- Evidence-based. Diet compatibility ratings are compiled from peer-reviewed nutrition guidance, dietary association recommendations, and ingredient composition data.
- Continuously updated. Our ingredient database is refreshed as new sources and product data become available.
- Transparent uncertainty. When an ingredient's safety depends on serving size, preparation, or sub-ingredients, we mark it “caution” rather than forcing a binary answer.
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