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Does Starburst Have Bugs in It? Unpacking the Ingredients

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Over 70,000 beetles are needed to produce just one pound of shellac, an ingredient that has been used in some candy coatings. This fact leads many to question: does Starburst have bugs in it, or bug-derived ingredients? The answer depends on which Starburst product you are considering, as certain ingredients do originate from insects.