2 Red candies: may contain crushed beetles.
Everyone knows red Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish are the tastiest, but they might not be the most vegetarian-friendly. Red candies are frequently dyed with carmine, a coloring made from crushed-up beetles. (Remember when Starbucks came under fire for using cochineal extract in strawberry Frappuccinos?)
Look for “natural red #4” on the ingredients list — that’s a sign your sweet treat contains insect-based dyes.
