Edible shellac http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/11/30/q-a-on-shellac/ According to the Vegetarian Resource Group http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/11/30/q-a-on-shellac/ shellac coated with shellac coated with shellac ingredients made from bugs candy and fruit shiny resinous secretion According to vrg.org "Q & A on Shellac" candy and fruit shiny