SHELLAC, PURIFIED

Also known as: SHELLAC, LACCA, CANDY GLAZE, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, GUM LAC, LAC RESIN, RESINS, LAC OR SHELLAC

Food additive

United States (FDA)

Approved

Technical function: ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT,<br /> DRYING AGENT,<br /> HUMECTANT,<br /> PROCESSING AID,<br /> SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT

CAS Number: 9000-59-3

73.1; 175.105; 175.300; 175.380; 175.390

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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