The present invention relates to a fruit coating formulation characterized in that it comprises:w/vShellac5 - 21%Plasticizer1 - 5%Alkali1 - 5%Polysorbate1 - 5%Ammonia (25%)0.5 - 3%Ethanol5 - 20%Defoamer0.05-0.15%Waterq.s. 100%and its use for coating fruits, especially citrus fruits, apples and pears.