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What do jelly beans and most brands of sprinkles and candy corn have in common? They all contain an ingredient called shellac, otherwise known as confectioner’s glaze or resinous glaze. [[n Europe, it is identified as E904.] As detailed by Mantrose-Haeuser Co., shellac is a resinous secretion produced by millions of insects called Kerria lacca or just “lac” for short.

Are we allowed to eat these candies, knowing that they contain the secretion of a non-kosher bug?

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This article first appeared in the cRc Pesach Guide 2022.