The Bubbo wrote:

> We've been eating cochineal extract for years and in all manner of products.
> It makes a good, bright red color. It's nothing new, but it's been in the news
> recently because someone noticed and saying "we're being fed beetles!!" makes
> for interesting news. Most vegans have known about it forever since they can't
> eat any animal product (including beetles)


Most of us are eating insect parts all the time, the USDA has
"allowances" for insect parts in many processed foods...

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Best
Greg