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the 39 mysteriously named ingredients . . .

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  • MOD
    MOD
    "Dannon Fruit on the Bottom Boysenberry Yogurt:
    It comes with carmine, which, Ettlinger says, is a red coloring agent obtained from crushed beetle bodies. Not bad for you, but not so appetizing, either."


    :shock: :shock: :-&
  • pitu
    pitu
    them's cochineal, mama! producto de mexico!
    they grow on cactus, and must be better for you than red dye #2
    :D
  • laura
    laura
    Carmine is used in all sorts of foods (and in cosmetics) - yogurts, candies, juice drinks, etc. Some people have allergic reactions to it, plus it's an issue for strict vegetarians and those who keep kosher.