Topic: Annatto

The history of food dyeing is traced back to railroads and competition between Florida and California orange farmers. Walmart's Sam's Club has pledged to remove artificial dyes and high fructose corn syrup from its private labels, though developers struggle to replicate vivid colors using natural sources like beets and algae. The hosts discuss the psychological impact of food color on perceived taste and the difficulty of masking savory flavors in natural dyes.