Tag: History of Pink-Dyed Margarine
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Some States Required Margarine to Be Dyed Pink
In the late 19th century, America saw a big food fight called the “Butter Wars.” This started when margarine came out as a cheaper alternative to butter. The dairy industry felt threatened and wanted strict rules on this new product. Minnesota, the top butter producer in 1920, strongly opposed margarine. In 1885, it was one…