W.A. Bean is replacing Red Dye 3 with insect-derived carmine in its hot dogs
Dexerto reports the new coloring is made from cochineal insects. W.A. Bean says the switch won’t change the hot dogs’ taste or snap.
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Dexerto reports that W.A. Bean is switching from Red Dye 3 to carmine made from cochineal insects. The FDA has given manufacturers until January 2027 to phase out Red Dye 3. W.A. Bean says the change won’t affect the hot dogs’ taste or snap.
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