Topic: Red 40

2 chapters across the catalog

Entomophagy
Episode 1699 2:33:53 - 2:36:16

1699: Entomophagy

Food Additives, US vs UK Ingredient Differences

Food activist Vani Hari (The Food Babe) highlights the discrepancies between ingredients in American processed foods versus their European counterparts. Products like Skittles, Gatorade, and Doritos contain artificial dyes and chemicals in the U.S. that are banned or require warning labels in the UK and EU due to health concerns.

Dead Angry Birds
Episode 266 1:46:53 - 1:54:56

266: Dead Angry Birds

Red Dye 40, Ritalin Connection, Food Additives

The hosts discuss the health impacts of Red Dye 40, a petroleum-based food coloring banned in much of Europe but legal in the United States. They suggest a link between hyperactive behavior caused by food dyes and the high prescription rates of Ritalin. The discussion criticizes the FDA, noting that its leadership often includes former executives from companies like Monsanto.