A California law outlawed the ingredient at foods served in public schools. Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike, has been a ...

Natural food colorings are in demand, but blue colors are rare in nature Researchers identified a natural blue anthocyanin in red cabbage UC Davis chemists developed an enzyme to make the blue color ...

Chemicals used in manufacturing could cause health problems for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that chemicals in food additives like food coloring and preservatives are bad for ...

According to Lindsay Malone, RD, of Cleveland Clinic, the research on colored food dyes is a mixed bag when it comes to determining exactly how much is too much. One thing is for certain- Malone says ...

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