11 disgusting ingredients you eat every day that food companies don't talk about

Food companies might advertise natural flavors, low calories, and vitamins A through Z, but they're much less likely to promote their use of fish bladders, sand, or human hair.

The cochineal beetle, for instance, is often found in red food dyes used to color everyday food and drink products, including Starbucks' Strawberry Frappuccinos and smoothies before the coffee chain phased it out following an uproar from the vegan community.

See what other unsavory ingredients are in some of your favorite snacks and beverages.

Laura Stampler originally wrote this article.