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shopstump · 10-13-2006, 07:18 AM

Tomorrow Stump and I are going to a Fall Fest and selling our stuff. And so I am also making homemade dog Treats to sell there. I'm making Peanut Butter, Chicken, and Cheese for tomorrow. I use a Yogurt Base Frosting and I've been researching and it says that Food Coloring isn't bad, but is there anything better to make the Frosting Colorful? I wanted to make it Purple and Orange for Halloween??

If anyone knows please let me know! Thanks.

Piccolo's mom · 10-13-2006, 07:32 AM

I've heard that food coloring is bad. You can use carrot juice to make it orande.

bellaismybaby · 10-13-2006, 07:32 AM

I think you can use carrot juice for orange and blueberries for purple...although I don't think you will get a very deep color.

shopstump · 10-13-2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Piccolo's mom

I've heard that food coloring is bad. You can use carrot juice to make it orande.

BAD?! Man I need to see if I can find some more stuff online then! Carrot Juice is a good idea. Can dogs have beets or maybe Blckberries, I'm trying to think of something purple lol.

Thanks for telling me that!!

Bruce's_Mom · 10-13-2006, 11:05 AM

Bruce eats beets all the time. Only negative side effect purple doodie.

Lacy's Mom · 10-13-2006, 01:01 PM

I took this paragraph from a article on the bad things in dog food:

Food colorings are still commonly used in pet foods today despite the fact that they are not necessary and some have been linked to medical problems.

Food colorings are tested for safety by various bodies around the world. In the United States, FD&C (standing for the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) numbers are given to approved dyes, while in the European Union, E numbers are used. The FDA receives compensation for every pound of food dye it certifies (not inspects), which many see as a conflict of interest in regard to the safety of these dyes.

Health problems
Although regulatory authorities like the FDA in the United States have banned many products from use in food due to safety concerns, debate still rages over the safety of those artificial colorings that are still permitted

Lacy's Mom · 10-13-2006, 01:04 PM

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Miss_Sara · 10-15-2006, 02:02 AM

ack don't use food colouring
I think the blueberries and carrot juice sound good!!!! that's a really great idea, that's what I would buy if I were one of the buyers!

I actually heard once kool aid, but I wouldn't just go on that, so don't use kool aid unless you're sure!

shopstump · 10-15-2006, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss_Sara

ack don't use food colouring
I think the blueberries and carrot juice sound good!!!! that's a really great idea, that's what I would buy if I were one of the buyers!

I actually heard once kool aid, but I wouldn't just go on that, so don't use kool aid unless you're sure!

I ended up using blueberries and carrot juice, dogs seemed to like them, but the colors weren't super bright or anything. But IT doesn't matter, they were still a big hit!

10-13-2006, 07:18 AM	#1
shopstump Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 344	Dog Frosting Question?? Tomorrow Stump and I are going to a Fall Fest and selling our stuff. And so I am also making homemade dog Treats to sell there. I'm making Peanut Butter, Chicken, and Cheese for tomorrow. I use a Yogurt Base Frosting and I've been researching and it says that Food Coloring isn't bad, but is there anything better to make the Frosting Colorful? I wanted to make it Purple and Orange for Halloween?? If anyone knows please let me know! Thanks.

10-13-2006, 07:32 AM	#2
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 778	I've heard that food coloring is bad. You can use carrot juice to make it orande. __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.

10-13-2006, 07:32 AM	#3
bellaismybaby Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 829	I think you can use carrot juice for orange and blueberries for purple...although I don't think you will get a very deep color. __________________ Bella Izzie Julie

10-13-2006, 11:05 AM	#5
Bruce's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 779	Bruce eats beets all the time. Only negative side effect purple doodie. __________________ Bruce's Dogster Page http://www.dogster.com/?177273

10-13-2006, 01:01 PM	#6
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I took this paragraph from a article on the bad things in dog food: Food colorings are still commonly used in pet foods today despite the fact that they are not necessary and some have been linked to medical problems. Food colorings are tested for safety by various bodies around the world. In the United States, FD&C (standing for the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) numbers are given to approved dyes, while in the European Union, E numbers are used. The FDA receives compensation for every pound of food dye it certifies (not inspects), which many see as a conflict of interest in regard to the safety of these dyes. Health problems Although regulatory authorities like the FDA in the United States have banned many products from use in food due to safety concerns, debate still rages over the safety of those artificial colorings that are still permitted Last edited by Lacy's Mom; 10-13-2006 at 01:05 PM.

10-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#7
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Double post deleted Last edited by Lacy's Mom; 10-13-2006 at 01:07 PM.

10-15-2006, 02:02 AM	#8
Miss_Sara And Tila, too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 620	ack don't use food colouring I think the blueberries and carrot juice sound good!!!! that's a really great idea, that's what I would buy if I were one of the buyers! I actually heard once kool aid, but I wouldn't just go on that, so don't use kool aid unless you're sure!