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Are M&M shells made out of bugs?
Questioner:Julian Bailey 2023-04-07 08:00:26
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Scarlett Patel——Works at HealthPro Consulting, Lives in Mumbai, India.
As a food science expert with a background in ingredient analysis, I can confidently say that M&M's shells are not made out of bugs. The shells of M&M's are primarily made from sugar, cocoa, and a variety of other ingredients that are commonly used in the confectionery industry. The misconception about bugs in candy might stem from the use of a natural dye called carmine, which is derived from a substance called cochineal extract. This extract comes from the cochineal insect, but it's important to note that not all M&M's contain carmine. The use of carmine is indicated in the ingredient list if it's present.
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Benjamin Wilson——Works at the International Organization for Standardization, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
First
off, it is an urban legend. M & M's outer candy
shells are
made from sugar and corn syrup, nothing more, nothing less. The candies are highly buffed by a process that gives them the look of having a shellac covering. The tasty centers are
made from a mix of whole milk, cocoa butter, sugar and chocolate liquor.
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