Watch the candies or apples you eat. There may be shellac in it! Everyone knows shellac as a wood-finishing product. It's often used to give furniture or guitars that special shine. But do you know it is also commonly used as a food additive? Jelly beans and apples are so shiny for no other reason than the shellac that gives them their attractive shine! Read more about other horrifying additives!
Watch the candies or apples you eat. There may be shellac in it! Everyone knows shellac as a wood-finishing product. It's often used to give furniture or guitars that special shine. But do you know it is also commonly used as a food additive? Jelly beans and apples are so shiny for no other reason than the shellac that gives them their attractive shine! Read more about other horrifying additives!
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