FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Natural resin secreted by the lac bug (Kerria lacca). Used as a glazing agent to give a shiny appearance to candies, citrus fruits, and pharmaceutical tablets. Not suitable for vegan diets.
Concerns
- •animal-derived product, not suitable for vegans
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
candychocolatecitrus fruitsapplespharmaceutical coatings
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