Shellac resin is used as a coating agent. It forms a shiny, abrasion-resistant film on food, protecting it from drying out and loss of flavor. No adverse effects have ever been reported.
Examples of products for use
Coating agent for chocolates, other sweets, chewing gum, edible decoration elements and fillings, potato snacks, nut products, coffee beans, food supplements in the form of tablets, hard-boiled eggs sold with their shells, whole fresh fruit..