Shellac hologram

Abstract

The results of experimental research of rainbow holograms made of edible shellac, analysis of diffraction efficiency and analysis of the hologram lifetime in various environmental conditions are reported in this work. The properties of shellac as a food biopolymer allow to use it for creation edible holographic coatings on food and pharmaceutical products. Edible shellac holograms can be use for creation images not using food dyes, original appearance, labels, sensors of shelf life and observance of storage regulations of products.