M&M's: which color is the most toxic?
The recipe for M&M's is relatively simple: a peanut soaked in chocolate, then in a layer of sugar and finally tinted with a food dye.
But what are these different food colors in M&M's and what risks can they pose for consumers?
The red
The red color is made of carminic acid (E120).
This dye is synthesized or made from crushed insects (wollice).
This toxic substance can cause various symptoms, such as: asthma, hyperactivity in children, hives, eczema and insomnia.
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