There's nothing quite like a nice gin and tonic on a balmy evening, garnished with a pleasantly sharp slice of lemon. Unfortunately, you may well pass on a lemon slice after learning what the wax is actually made from.
During an episode of Channel 4's Food Unwrapped, presenters Kate Quilton and Matt Tebbutt travelled all across the world to discover why exactly lemons are so waxy. The answer turned out to be anything but refreshing.
The pair discovered that the wax contains shellac, an ingredient many beauty lovers will associate more with keeping their fresh manicures tip-top.
