E904: Shellac
Glazing agent (shiny candy). Origin: Insect-derived.
Vegan
Not vegan
Halal
Mushbooh (doubtful)
The honest version
A resin secreted by the lac insect, used to make candy and fruit shiny. Not vegan. Halal opinions differ between certifiers.
When our checker meets E904 on a label, it does not guess: products carrying ambiguous additives get a “check the label” verdict, with the ingredient named, so you can decide or ask the manufacturer.
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Classifications reflect common manufacturing practice and mainstream certifier positions; individual products and certifiers can differ. Not medical, nutritional or religious advice.