Temuss Products Canada Ltd. is a Canadian manufacturer and supplier specializing in shellac‑based coatings and glazes for a range of industries. Founded in 1948, the company is known for producing natural, non‑toxic shellac products and confectioner’s glazes that serve applications in confectionery (candy & chocolate coatings), agriculture (fruit & vegetable coatings), pharmaceutical pill/tablet coatings, and other industrial uses. Its products are valued for enhancing product appearance, shelf life, moisture resistance, and adhesion, and many formulations meet Kosher and Halal certification standards. Temuss operates with a focus on sustainability and customized application solutions, maintaining a reputation for quality and tailored service to its clients.

Core Products & Coating Solutions

Temuss Products Canada Ltd produces shellac and related glaze products under its brand (often associated with NatureLac), designed for protective and finishing coatings in food, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses:

Confectioner’s Glazes

  • Refined Confectioner’s Glaze (wax‑free) – clear finish with quick, uniform drying.

  • Regular White Confectioner’s Glaze (higher viscosity) – excellent gloss and film build for candy coatings.

  • Natural silicon‑free formulation helps prevent sticking, improve color stability, and prolong shelf life of panned or enrobed sweets.

  • Used on products such as malted milk balls, jelly beans, licorice, gumballs, nuts, raisins, and chocolate confections.

Agricultural Shellac Coatings

  • FDA‑approved shellac coatings for fruits, vegetables, seeds, and processed foods.

  • Benefits include extend shelf life, delay ripening, reduce physical damage, minimize weight loss, and add an appealing sheen.

  • Also used to seal and maintain moisture for fertilizers and other agricultural products.

Pharmaceutical Glazes

  • Shellac‑based natural sealants for pills, tablets, and slow‑release capsules.

  • Available in different grades (regular and refined/dewaxed) to fit specific release profiles and coating properties.

  • Enhances product appearance, improves moisture protection, and provides a durable finish suitable for trademark imprint bases.

Industrial & Specialty Uses

Beyond food & pharma, their shellac finds applications in:

  • Wood sealing and coatings

  • Paint binders

  • Insulation materials

  • Rubber and plastic additives

  • Grinding wheel coatings

  • Packaging inks and other industrial coatings.

Natural & Custom Solutions

  • The shellac used is all‑natural and non‑toxic, derived from sticklac resin harvested in India and Thailand, then purified through multiple wash and distillation stages.

  • Temuss emphasizes customized formulations tailored to specific client application needs — including viscosity, gloss, moisture resistance, and drying properties.

  • Many of its products comply with Kosher dietary standards and are designed to support both performance and sustainability goals.