Monday, May 6, 2024

Why Melted Bugs On Candy And Lemons Fuel A $167 Million Industry | Big Business | Business Insider

The process of making shellac is scientifically fascinating, ridiculously complicated, economically important, and ethically questionable.

Like so many products that are 'natural', shellac amazes me because I have absolutely no idea how anyone would have thought to go through this process to turn bug secretions into a furniture sealant, a citrus fruit polish, a candy coating, and so much more.

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