Comparing E904 - Shellac vs E908 - Rice bran wax

Overview

E904 - Shellac

Shellac (E904) is a food-grade glaze that gives candies, nuts, and some fruits a smooth, shiny finish. It is a purified natural resin made from the secretions of the lac insect and is approved in many regions as a surface treatment for foods.

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E908 - Rice bran wax

Rice bran wax (E908) is a hard, plant‑based wax taken from rice bran oil. Food makers use it in tiny amounts to give candies and fruits a smooth, glossy coating and to keep sticky foods from clumping.

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Synonyms
E904
Shellac
Bleached shellac
E908
Rice bran wax
Functions
glazing agent
glazing agent
Origins
Animal
Plant
Products

Found in 1,341 products

Found in 10 products

Search rank & volume
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Awareness score

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 3 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions

  1. What is shellac nails?

    In beauty, “shellac nails” are a UV-cured hybrid gel-polish service (e.g., CND Shellac); despite the name, it does not use the food additive shellac (E904) resin used as a glaze.

  2. How to remove shellac nail polish?

    Soak the nails in acetone for about 10–15 minutes (using cotton and foil or remover wraps), then gently push off the softened coating—do not peel to avoid nail damage.

  3. Is shellac the same as gel?

    Not exactly—Shellac is a specific brand of gel-polish hybrid, while “gel” can refer broadly to many soak-off UV/LED gel systems; they cure similarly and have comparable wear.

  4. What is a shellac manicure?

    A manicure using a UV/LED-cured gel-polish system branded “Shellac” for long-lasting color; it’s unrelated to the food glazing agent shellac (E904).

  5. What are shellac nails?

    They are nails coated with a UV-cured gel-polish branded “Shellac” for chip-resistant wear, not coated with the food additive shellac (E904) used in food glazes.

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  1. How to flashboot e908?

    E908 here refers to rice bran wax, a food additive, not a device—there’s no “flashboot” process for it.

  2. How to make rice bran wax?

    Industrially, it’s obtained by extracting rice bran oil and then dewaxing it via winterization (chilling to crystallize the wax) and filtration, followed by refining.

  3. How to separate wax from unrefined rice bran oil?

    Use winterization: cool the oil to precipitate wax crystals, then remove them by filtration or centrifugation; some processes use solvents to aid separation.

  4. What is rice bran wax used for?

    In foods (E908) it’s a glazing and release agent used on confectionery, fruits, chewing gum, and bakery items to provide shine and prevent sticking.

  5. What is the density of rice bran wax?

    About 0.95–0.97 g/cm³ at around 25 °C.

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