Bug Colors. Are Cochineal Beetles in Your Food?

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Bug Colors. Are Cochineal Beetles in Your Food?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Lisa

Here at FoodFacts.com, we have been fielding several inquiries on colors extracted from Cochineal Beetles over the past few weeks. Most recently, this topic has been the talk of the town following a news report on the subject, which … Continue reading →

Posted in additives, allergens, Artificial Colors, Foodfacts, FoodFacts.com | Tagged additives, allergens, Artificial Colors, Starbucks | Leave a comment

Another Across The Pond Comparison -Nutri-Grain Bars

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Foodfacts

Here’s another example of artificial food dyes being used in foods in America but not in the United Kingdom. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain bars…check out the comparisons in the video! Here’s the American version and here’s the United Kingdom’s version. We like … Continue reading →

Posted in Artificial Colors, cereal, food sensitivities | Tagged add, ADHD, Artificial Colors, cereal bars, childhood obesity, FDA, food facts, kellogg's, Nutri-Grain bars, Red 40, UK | 2 Comments

Concerns over Caramel Color in Soda Causing Cancer

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Foodfacts

The Center for Science In The Public Interest is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban the caramel color used in some sodas and foods. Soy sauces, steak sauces, dark beers, syrups and the popular Coca-Cola and … Continue reading →

Posted in Artificial Colors, food, nutrition | Tagged Artificial color, Artificial Colors, Cancer, Caramel Color, facts, food, food facts, nutrition, soda | 5 Comments

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