Tag: Food conspiracy

In 1974, the FDA classified miraculin, the taste-modifying protein found in miracle berries, as an unapproved food additive, a decision that abruptly halted its commercialization in the United States and left a legacy of controversy. This ruling prevented a pioneering company from bringing a natural, calorie-free sweetener to the market.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many common food products contain a certain level of naturally occurring, unavoidable insect fragments. This fact, however, is often confused with the growing, intentional use of insects as a sustainable food source, which is a separate and transparent practice.