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They bleach the natural paper pulp (usually tan) white to sanitize it and give the appearance that it’s completely clean (if there’s some discoloration on it, you can tell right away that it’s not sanitary). And, they don’t use dyes, because it’s cheaper and some people might have a sensitivity to dyes.
