Today I learned that oranges in the USA are allowed to be artificially dyed orange by the FDA and are commonly sold that way to boost eye appeal

www.fda.gov

Today I learned that oranges in the USA are allowed to be artificially dyed orange by the FDA and are commonly sold that way to boost eye appeal

www.fda.gov

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Today I Learned (TIL)@lemmy.ca · 2 years ago

CPG Sec 550.625 Oranges - Artificial Coloring

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Artificially colored oranges received in bulk and sold at a retail establishment are not required to bear a label statement declaring the use of artificial coloring, provided the oranges are displayed to the purchaser.

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