There is a coloured mark on my pork crackling: is it safe to eat?Updated 3 years ago

No need to fret – it is totally safe to eat. Occasionally, some products may show a small coloured mark, which is because of the vegetable-based food dye that Chef uses for quality control. When the meat is butchered, it is stamped as part of the quality control process. Then, when the crackling cooks, the dye can expand and become less obvious looking, which, we appreciate, can sometimes look a little questionable. We try and pull any coloured bits out in quality assurance, but the occasional piece will sneak through. This food dye is 100% food grade and totally safe. Given its rarity, some have likened a coloured piece to getting Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket (without the chance of going in a magic lift, as we're all on one floor). However, we know it’s not for everyone, so if you have any issues, make it ugly and we’ll sort it out.