The Giant Asterisk to MAHA's Food-Dye Crackdown
The Giant Asterisk to MAHA's Food-Dye Crackdown
The article discusses the food industry's reluctance to stop using titanium dioxide, a white food dye, despite a broader crackdown on synthetic food dyes led by the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement. While many companies are phasing out other artificial colors, titanium dioxide often remains due to its effectiveness and the difficulty of finding suitable replacements. The piece explores the health concerns surrounding the chemical, the regulatory landscape, and the industry's arguments for its continued use.
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as maha chases bad science in the name of fear of science and maga follows corruption in the name fear of immigrants, it's hard to celebrate these pyrrhic victories.
I remember learning to see heirloom tomatoes as beautiful. it's a reeducation for sure, but one consumers can and should handle.
it's hard to know how far government should pull the lever of control against its own people and corporations. certainly it isn't zero.
but the power of labels and consumer education are worthwhile levers to pull too.
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