Question 1

Why is the warning label that states "This product may cause cancer not included in the pictures. It's conveniently removed. Why?

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TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A - GENERAL
PART 74 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATION

Subpart A - Foods

Sec. 74.706 FD&C Yellow No. 6.
(a) Identity. (1) The color additive FD&C yellow No. 6 is principally the disodium salt of 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid (CAS Reg. No. 2783-94-0). The trisodium salt of 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid (CAS Reg. No. 50880-65-4) may be added in small amounts. The color additive is manufactured by diazotizing 4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid using hydrochloric acid and sodium nitrite or sulfuric acid and sodium nitrite. The diazo compound is coupled with 6-hydroxy-2-naphthalene-sulfonic acid. The dye is isolated as the sodium salt and dried. The trisodium salt of 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid which may be blended with the principal color is prepared in the same manner except the diazo benzenesulfonic acid is coupled with 3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.

(2) Color additive mixtures for food use made with FD&C yellow No. 6 may contain only those diluents that are suitable and that are listed in part 73 of this chapter as safe for use in color additive mixtures for coloring foods.

(b) Specifications. The color additive FD&C yellow No. 6 shall conform to the following specifications and shall be free from impurities other than those named to the extent that such other impurities may be avoided by current good manufacturing practice:

Sum of volatile matter (at 135 deg.C) and chlorides and sulfates (calculated as sodium salts), not more than 13 percent.

Water insoluble matter, not more than 0.2 percent.

Sodium salt of 4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid, not more than 0.2 percent.

Sodium salt of 6-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, not more than 0.3 percent.

Disodium salt of 6,6'-oxybis[2-naphthalenesulfonic acid], not more than 1 percent.

Disodium salt of 4,4'-(1-triazene-1,3-diyl)bis[benzenesulfonic acid], not more than 0.1 percent.

Sum of the sodium salt of 6-hydroxy-5-(phenylazo)-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid and the sodium salt of 4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid, not more than 1 percent.

Sum of the trisodium salt of 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid and other higher sulfonated subsidiaries, not more than 5 percent.

4-Aminoazobenzene, not more than 50 parts per billion.

4-Aminobiphenyl, not more than 15 parts per billion.

Aniline, not more than 250 parts per billion.

Azobenzene, not more than 200 parts per billion.

Benzidine, not more than 1 part per billion.

1,3-Diphenyltriazene, not more than 40 parts per billion.

1-(Phenylazo)-2-naphthalenol, not more than 10 parts per million.

Lead (as Pb), not more than 10 parts per million.

Arsenic (as As), not more than 3 parts per million.

Mercury (as Hg), not more than 1 part per million.

Total color, not less than 87 percent.

(c) Uses and restrictions. The color additive FD&C yellow No. 6 may be safely used for coloring foods (including dietary supplements) generally in amounts consistent with current good manufacturing practice, except that it may not be used to color foods for which standards of identity have been promulgated under section 401 of the act unless added color is authorized by such standards.

(d) Labeling requirements. (1) The label of the color additive and any mixtures intended solely or in part for coloring purposes prepared therefrom shall conform to the requirements of § 70.25 of this chapter.

(2) [Reserved]

(e) Certification. All batches of FD&C yellow No. 6 shall be certified in accordance with regulations in part 80 of this chapter.

[51 FR 41782, Nov. 19, 1986, as amended at 52 FR 21508, June 8, 1987; 53 FR 49138, Dec. 6, 1988]

Question 2

Do I need any special strainer for this?

Accepted Answer

I have seen a special strainer for sale on Amazon but I just use a french press to make it and have used the device for regular  loose tea  leaves.

Question 3

Am confused with the Amazon description. It lists "thai tea" and also "green tea".  Which is it?  I want to buy THAI TEA, not end up with green tea.

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This is not green tea. Do not go by the picture; read the item description. I though I was buying green tea too. It is Ceylon tea. I also googled Thai tea and Wikipedia also said that it is made from Ceylon tea.

Question 4

Are these two 16oz packs or two eight oz packs to equal 16ozs?

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2 16oz bags

Specialty	Vegetarian
Weight	16 Ounces
Volume	16 Fluid Ounces
Brand	Pantai Norasingh
Storage Instructions	Keep Dry
Item package quantity	2
Form	Bags
Package Information	Bag
Additives	Cardamom, Star Anise
Item part number	ROT-GRF-UH0021
Net Quantity	908.0 gram
Product Dimensions	7.62 x 20.32 x 16.51 cm; 453.59 g

Pantai Thai Iced Tea Mix - Pack of 2 | Thai Cuisine | contains Black Tea, Cardamom & Star Anise | make Lemon Iced Tea, Boba tea, Green Thai Tea, Bubble Tea, Milk Thai Tea | Sugar Free & Vegan Ingredients (2*454g)

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