Myths & Misconceptions
The Colour of Comfort: The Kraft Mac & Cheese Dye Panic
How a food blogger's petition turned Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 into a national argument.
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Why Farmed Salmon Is Dyed Pink
The colour on your plate is chosen from a fan chart. That's less sinister than it sounds — and more interesting.
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The Fish That Frightened Everyone: GM Salmon
The first genetically engineered animal approved for food spent 25 years in regulatory limbo.
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The Great Egg Scare: How Cholesterol Got the Wrong Villain
For half a century the egg was public enemy number one. The evidence was always thinner than the fear.
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The Beaver in Your Vanilla
Yes, castoreum is real. No, it is almost certainly not in your ice cream.