For shellac finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Even those familiar with shellac may not know that it starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree ...

Greensboro, NC -- We've all heard that saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Apples are supposed to be one of the healthiest fruits on the market but are they also dangerous for you? Certain ...

Dear Dr. Blonz: My question is about the coating often used on nuts and candy. One almond product ingredient label listed “sugar, almonds, flour dextrin, artificial colors and flavors, titanium ...

Britain's biggest supermarket confirmed that they are now 'seeking alternatives' to the wax that is applied on some of its fruit after harvesting. The wax contains shellac, a resin secreted by the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The waxy finish on lemons – have you ever thought about what it is made of? Viewers of a recent episode of Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped have discovered exactly what goes into the mixture and it’s left ...

Art Taking the Minimal Out of Minimalism: Robin Peck’s Abstract Skulls There are nine lumps of plaster and Hydrocal — covered in yellowing shellac and polished wax — on display at CANADA on the Lower ...

Lemons are one of the most versatile citrus fruits out there, loved for their sour juice and fragrant zest. While they are a staple ingredient found in most kitchens, one thing many people overlook ...

For lacquer finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Shellac starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree branches by the tiny lac bug (Laccifer lacca), which ...