Does Aldi Dye Its Meat Products Red? - Tasting Table

"Here's the truth: Aldi for sure does not dye its meat with synthetic red dyes. In fact, back in 2015, the budget grocer announced that it had stopped using certified synthetic colors to dye any and all of its exclusive brand food products, in a response to feedback from its customers. This means that when you buy meat from Aldi, you know the grocery store hasn't altered any of its meats with synthetic red dyes."

"That red liquid and vibrant red shade you see in packaged meat from Aldi these days is most likely just blood and the natural color of the meat and its juice, unless otherwise specified on the packaging label. So while you should think twice before buying bright red cuts of meat, you can rest assured there's no artificial or synthetic red dyes in Aldi brand meats."

Aldi does not use synthetic red dyes to color its meats. The company ended use of certified synthetic colors in exclusive brand products in 2015 following customer feedback. Bright red appearance and the red liquid in packaged meat usually come from blood and the natural color of meat and its juices unless packaging states otherwise. Aldi uses plant-based colorings such as paprika and beet juice in some products, though use on raw red meats appears uncommon. Labeling can indicate whether additives were used, guiding choices about which meats to buy or avoid.

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