Are M&M shells made out of bugs?
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Abigail Taylor
Works at the International Aid Foundation, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
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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Works at Microsoft, Lives in Seattle. Graduated from University of Washington with a degree in Computer Science.
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.
2023-04-16 08:00:26
Isabella Martinez
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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.
