Shellac (E904)
Updated October 2, 2026
Shellac (E904) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 3,282 products in our database, 1,303 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E904
- E-number
- E904
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 3,282 products (1,303 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Shellac
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Shellac.
Popular products with Shellac
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Shellac and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Shellac on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Shellac?
In our database, Shellac most often appears in confectioneries, snacks, candies and cakes.
How many products contain Shellac?
3,282 published products on Foodmetria list Shellac, including 1,303 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.