Britain's biggest supermarket confirmed that they are now 'seeking alternatives' to the wax that is applied on some of its fruit after harvesting. The wax contains shellac, a resin secreted by the ...

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Some citrus fruits sold at the supermarket chain, including lemons, limes and oranges, are covered in a post-harvest wax containing shellac. Shellac, a resin secreted by the female lac bug on trees in ...