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The Coating On Jellybeans Is Made Of Bugs

One of the best parts of a jellybean is the combination of a hard outer shell that gives way to a soft, chewy, flavorful center. This outer shell is made by a coating of shellac, which is produced by an insect called the lac bug. The female secretes this resin after drinking sap from trees.

If you don’t want to eat jellybeans coated with insect shellac, you can opt for the other way of production, which involves using the same industrial shellac used to varnish furniture. So, which one would you prefer?