E904
Shellac
Glazing agent
What it is
A resin secreted by the lac insect, used to glaze sweets and coat fruit.
What it does
Glazing agent
Gives a shiny surface or a protective coating.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.