Food colorings and flavors may not be kosher. In general, the laws of kosher are concerned with the ingredients in additives going all of the way back to the natural source.
For example, the hard coating on some candies is made from bug parts (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac)
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Shellac is edible and it is used as a glazing agent on pills (see excipients) and candies in the form of pharmaceutical glaze (alternatively, confectioner's glaze). Because of its alkaline properties, shellac-coated pills may be used for a timed enteric or colonic release.[16] It is also used to replace the natural wax of the apple, which is removed during the cleaning process.[17] When used for this purpose, it has the food additive E number E904. This coating is not vegan and most likely not vegetarian either as it may, and probably does, contain crushed insects. In the tablet manufacture trade, it is sometimes referred to as "beetlejuice"[citation needed] for this reason.
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So just like some fast food places using beef fat for french fries, you can no longer assume that a vegetable or fruit is 'vegetarian' or 'kosher'. I've never seen a 'these apples contain shellac' sign at my supermarket.
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