Natural Food Dyes Under Scrutiny: Beetroot Red from GM Yeast
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The FDA recently allowed genetically engineered yeast-derived beetroot red dye to be labeled under 'no artificial colors'.
The FDA recently allowed genetically engineered yeast-derived beetroot red dye to be labeled under 'no artificial colors'.
🔥Hot Take:
- FDA's new 'natural' beetroot food dye? It actually comes from genetically engineered yeast! 🧬🎨
- Labels can be deceiving: 'No artificial colors' now includes synthetic biology ingredients. 🕵️♂️
🔥Hot Take:
- •FDA's new 'natural' beetroot food dye? It actually comes from genetically engineered yeast! 🧬🎨
- •Labels can be deceiving: 'No artificial colors' now includes synthetic biology ingredients. 🕵️♂️
Claim Breakdown:
📝 Fact Check: The FDA recently shifted its rules. Previously, 'no artificial colors' generally meant a product had no added colors at all. Now, companies can add non-petroleum dyes like the newly approved beetroot red and spirulina extract and still legally use the 'no artificial colors' claim on their packaging. 🎨
Fact Check Date: March 25, 2026
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