Comments on: Colourful Scare Stories

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:44:16 +0000

Yes, exactly Robert. The “natural” lobby never mentions snake venom, deadly nightshade, poison ivy, and all manner of toxic and carcinogenic natural product compounds found even in organic fresh fruit and vegetables (albeit at such low doses as to not matter). Dose is all – whether it’s natural or synthetic, anyway.

By: Robert Bowen

Robert Bowen — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:22:17 +0000

Interesting that along with the clean, pure synthetic dyes, you mentioned cochineal.
SMASHED INSECTS ADDED TO OUR FOOD!! ICK!! EEWWW!!!
Never a food alarmist around when you need one.

By: AnonyMousey

AnonyMousey — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:49:38 +0000

Whipped cream? Have some award-winning Cool Whip.

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:21:54 +0000

Yes, I guess there is no need for artificial colourings in the land of the colour-blind…

By: Johnx

Johnx — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:15:07 +0000

In this case, it is not a curse to be color-blind, albeit I am not allowed to go shop for fresh fruits, or socks, for that matter.

Poor stab at humor aside; good article with which I agree, even though I can’t “see” the issue.