Is red 40 still made from bugs?
According to Wikipedia, FD&C red 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is not made from insects: “Despite the popular misconception, Allura Red AC is not derived from the cochineal insect. Red AC is derived from coal tar. However, the red coloring carmine is derived from the female Dactylopius coccus, a South and Central American beetle.” But! if you then look up carmine, you find this: “Carmine is used in the manufacture of artificial flowers, paints, rouge, yogurt, cosmetics, food additives, and crimson ink.” So it looks like there are bugs in your breakfast after all.
