Cochineal

Caroline Butcher · 17th September 2007, 07:11 PM

Hi Tony,

Shopping for yoghurt fills me with despair!

Too many red fruit yoghurts are coloured with cochineal - surely the manufacturers could find an alternative or better still, leave artificial colourant out altogether?

One has to look on every individual pot in assorted multi-packs for the vegetarian symbol, as some flavours in these mixed packs are not suitable for vegetarians due to the added cochineal colouring.

I have written to one large manufacturer about this irritation and they gave an assurance that they are looking for natural alternatives to cochineal.

Astrocat · 17th September 2007, 08:39 PM

If you buy soya yoghurt, then since it's primarily aimed at vegans you'll know that it isn't going to contain bug-blood.

Anthony Butcher · 17th September 2007, 11:27 PM

Mmm, sounds appetising.

Astrocat · 18th September 2007, 08:28 AM

It's good stuff !

My favourites are the smooth-tasting Oy! range, and the delicious black cherry Alpro soyoghurts.

17th September 2007, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caroline Butcher Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	Cochineal Hi Tony, Shopping for yoghurt fills me with despair! Too many red fruit yoghurts are coloured with cochineal - surely the manufacturers could find an alternative or better still, leave artificial colourant out altogether? One has to look on every individual pot in assorted multi-packs for the vegetarian symbol, as some flavours in these mixed packs are not suitable for vegetarians due to the added cochineal colouring. I have written to one large manufacturer about this irritation and they gave an assurance that they are looking for natural alternatives to cochineal.

17th September 2007, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Astrocat Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 87	If you buy soya yoghurt, then since it's primarily aimed at vegans you'll know that it isn't going to contain bug-blood. __________________ Why am I vegan ? Why not ? www.vegansrock.co.uk

18th September 2007, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Astrocat Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 87	It's good stuff ! My favourites are the smooth-tasting Oy! range, and the delicious black cherry Alpro soyoghurts. __________________ Why am I vegan ? Why not ? www.vegansrock.co.uk

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17th September 2007, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anthony Butcher Administrator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Ashton, North Somerset Posts: 170	Mmm, sounds appetising.