DID YOU KNOW YOUR STARBUCKS DRINK HAS CRUSHED BUGS IN IT?

Mar 27, 2012 CHERISE SCHOOLED 0

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When you ordered that Grande’ Strawberry Frappuccino with extra whipped cream…..did you know that you’d be slurping up crushed bugs??

Well according to Starbucks, it’s true!

If you’ve ever wondered how Starbucks makes their Strawberry Frappuccinos look so vibrantly pink, this is how…..The pink hue is thanks to crushed up insects, according to new information provided by the coffee chain giant. In a statement released by Starbucks, the company has revealed that they use cochineal extract, which is the ground-up bodies of insects, as a dye for the popular rose-colored beverage.

Starbucks said it had decided to use cochineal extract to help limit the use of artificial ingredients in its products.

‘At Starbucks, we strive to carry products that meet a variety of dietary lifestyles and needs,’ the statement read. ‘While the strawberry base isn’t a vegan product, it helps us move away from artificial dyes.’

Cochineal insects are used in many jams, alcoholic beverages and foods to get that rich pink color often seen in strawberry products

But the all-natural matter is not entirely free of health risks. The World Health Organisation has found that cochineal extract may cause asthma in some people. Others may see an allergic reaction. Vegan fans may not be happy with its inclusion either. ThisDishIsVegetarian.com, an animal rights and eco-friendly news site, labels the extract non-vegan.
So now that you know, will you still indulge? Does it bother you that the Strawberry Frappucinno has bugs in it?

 

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