Vegan alternatives for Shellac glaze
Natural Red 25 is also known as Shellac glaze.
See all vegan alternatives for Natural Red 25
Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax is a natural plant wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera), native to Brazil. It is the hardest natural wax and is widely used in cosmetics, food coatings, pharmaceuticals, and as a car polish.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a semi-synthetic cellulose ether derived from alkali-treated plant cellulose reacted with methyl chloride and propylene oxide. It is used as a thickener, emulsifier, film-former, and as a vegetarian/vegan alternative to gelatin in hard capsules.
Pullulan
Pullulan is a water-soluble polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of starch using the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. It is used as a film-forming agent, binder, and thickener in cosmetic and food applications.
