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Bugs in your starbucks drink
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Starbucks has landed in hot water with some vegetarians over a decision to use a food coloring made from crushed bugs in products including its Strawberries and Creme Frappuccinos and red velvet whoopee pies.
The coffee giant recently started using cochineal extract, which is made from crushed insects, as a food dye in products that are pink or red in color.
Spokesman Jim Olson told msnbc.com the company switched to the extract in response to customers who wanted Starbucks to use more natural ingredients whenever possible.
“This is an alternative to other synthetic red dyes that are out there,” Olson said, adding that the product is commonly used in juices, yogurts and other products.
The coffee giant recently started using cochineal extract, which is made from crushed insects, as a food dye in products that are pink or red in color.
Spokesman Jim Olson told msnbc.com the company switched to the extract in response to customers who wanted Starbucks to use more natural ingredients whenever possible.
“This is an alternative to other synthetic red dyes that are out there,” Olson said, adding that the product is commonly used in juices, yogurts and other products.
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Would you rather have a carcinogenic artificial dye or a safe natural one?
. . . if the bug rights activists are female, ask them if they know their makeup is made out of whales.
. . . if the bug rights activists are female, ask them if they know their makeup is made out of whales.
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I'm more surprised there wasn't an outrage of intentionally putting BUGS in your drinks, or about insect cruelty. No, it's vegans who are upset about eating something non-vegan. Wow. 