The title of this book is"There are bugs in my drink!"
Have you ever wondered about red color in your strawberry smoothie?
The red color comes from colchineals.
First of all, farmers catch the bugs and let them dry. Then they grind the bugs into a powder.
When the powder mixed with water, it turns red. Because the bugs favorite food is cactus berrys.
Unfortunately, someone has an allergy to the red color.
As a result, many companies are looking for diffrent way to dye.
For example, beet extract is one popular choice.
첫댓글 The title of this book is "There are bugs in my drink!" Have you ever wondered about [the] red color in your strawberry smoothie? The red color comes from [cochineals]. First of all, farmers catch the bugs and let them dry. Then they grind the bugs into a powder. When the powder [is] mixed with water, it turns red[,] because the bugs' favorite food is cactus [berries]. Unfortunately, [some people have] an allergy to the red color. As a result, many companies are looking for [different] way[s] to dye [their products]. For example, beet extract is one popular choice.
In conclusion, "There are bugs in my drink!" has [opened my eyes to] the surprising use of cochineals in food products. While it may [concern] some readers, it's [valuable] information that allows consumers to make [more informed] choices.