the 39 mysteriously named ingredients . . .

pitu

"Twinkie, Deconstructed"

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2007/03/09/2007-03-09_the_truth_about_twinkies.html

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

them's cochineal, mama! producto de mexico!
they grow on cactus, and must be better for you than red dye #2

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.