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"natural" coloring is made from crushed beetles
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Jim Green
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> I'm a student and I'm researching a food coloring called
> carmine/cochineal. This red coloring is derived from crushed up
> beetles. However, because it is considered a natural ingredient, theFDA
> only requires it to be labeled as "natural coloring." I was
> wondering what vegans think of this. Are most vegans aware of
> this ingredient? Would you prefer carmine to be listed as "carmine
> (insect derived)" so you could avoid it? Do you think the FDA's
> current policy is adequate?
> Thanks.
>
Some people go to far, it is after all only a beetle!
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