Understanding Carmine in Food
Interactive Video
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Biology
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary source of the red color in strawberry yogurt?
Strawberries
Cochineal bugs
Beet juice
Red 40
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did many companies switch to using carmine in the late 20th century?
It was easier to produce
It was more vibrant than other dyes
Consumers demanded more natural ingredients
It was cheaper than synthetic dyes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one advantage of carmine over synthetic colorants?
It is linked to fewer allergies
It is more cost-effective
It resists degradation from light and heat
It is more widely available
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did some companies phase out carmine from their products?
It was not approved by the FDA
It was too expensive to produce
It caused severe allergies
It was not popular among children
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reaction of Starbucks to the vegan news site's report on cochineal?
They reduced the price of their products
They ignored the report
They switched to a bug-free alternative
They increased the use of cochineal
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