MYST0 wrote:
Someone once told me that shellac was made from dead beetles. Can that be true?


Sort of. 

If you're interested, there's a quick article on SHELLAC and the SHELL of the LAC bug on Wikipedia.

You may not want to read more about it, however, if you really like jelly beans and Skittles; shellac is the food additive that gives them their shine...

Last Edited By: CreepingBride Apr 9 10 1:29 PM. Edited 2 times.