Is Shellac Vegan?

Result: Not Vegan · High confidence

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Shellac is secreted by lac insects.

Shellac is secreted by lac insects. Classified Not Vegan because shellac is insect-derived. Insect-derived; often listed as confectioner's glaze, resinous glaze, or E904. The source is useful for regulated additive identity or official food-use context, but it may not confirm vegan origin on its own. Keep as needs_review until a human reviewer confirms the source, aliases, and any supplier-specific caveats.