Abstract: A sprayable alcohol-based sunscreen comprises an alcohol carrier, at least one sunscreen additive, and a film forming polymer comprising shellac.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for forming a coating on the external surface of a solid chocolate or chocolate-coated product. The method comprises applying at least one layer of a coating composition comprising a solvent selected from water, ethanol, and isopropanol, or any combination thereof and one or more film forming agents to the external surface of the product, and then drying the coating composition to provide a dried coating or film on the external surface of the chocolate. The dried coating renders the external surface of the chocolate more resistant to abrasion or scuffing during processing, packaging, storage, and/or transport. The coating composition of the present invention cures or dries in 30 minutes or less. In certain embodiments, the film or coating cures in 15 minutes or less. In certain embodiments, the film or coating cures in 10 minutes or less.

Abstract: The printed image on a major face of a flexible food packaging film is covered by a shellac barrier coating.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods of preserving fresh produce with a produce preservative which extends the shelf life of fresh produce, particularly cut fresh produce. The produce preservative preserves the texture, flavor, appearance, crispness, and color of the fresh produce, particularly the exposed surface of the fresh produce. The method comprises the following steps: providing a solution of produce preservative comprising: water, magnesium ions or zinc ions or tin ions; and ascorbate ions, or erythorbate ions; wherein the magnesium ion or zinc ions or tin ions and ascorbate ions are present in a mole ratio of preferably from 0.2:1 to 8:1, more preferably from 0.75:1 to 8:1, more preferably from 1:1 to 4:1, most preferably 1.5:1 to 3:1, applying said produce preservative to the produce; applying said produce preservative to the produce.