today's culprit...
MINUTE MAID
RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
whaaaaat? what the hell kinda animal product would be in juice?
INSECTS.
this one surprised me. i looove me some grapefruit.
according to the ingredients,
this product contains COCHINEAL EXTRACT.
the cochineal is an insect native to mexico and south america.
the extract is a by-product made from the raw dried and pulverized bodies of these insects.
look at all the tasty buggies on the cactus below...
the extract is a by-product made from the raw dried and pulverized bodies of these insects.
look at all the tasty buggies on the cactus below...
this extract has been linked to diarrhea, anaphylaxis, asthma,
hives, and hyperactivity in children! yayyy! fun.
hives, and hyperactivity in children! yayyy! fun.
your best bet is to juice your own grapefruits
or make sure you read the labels carefully to avoid these critters
if their extract bugs you! (lol, pun...)
or make sure you read the labels carefully to avoid these critters
if their extract bugs you! (lol, pun...)
ALWAYS
read the labels!
so odd!
ReplyDeletethat is so strange.. it's better (and healthier) to get a juicer and make your own juice!
ReplyDeleteanother good reason to make your own fruit juice
ReplyDeleteBeing more of a flex-ivore myself, not much bugs me. This however, is just
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