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Here's What The Imitation Label Actually Means In Grocery Store Code - Tasting Table

Reading the ingredients, you can determine that the seemingly fruity component of the mix is actually made from a weird amalgamation of sugars, starches, dyes, and artificial flavors. But does this mean that all imitation products are made with such artificial ingredients? Not necessarily. In the U.S., the FDA requires products to be labeled as "imitation" if they resemble another food and are deemed to be nutritionally inferior by comparison.
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1 month ago

Yes, This Popular Food Dye Actually Relies On Ground-Up Beetles - Tasting Table

Carmine (cochineal) is a red food coloring made from ground cochineal beetles commonly used in many foods and must be labeled since 2009.
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