Write about artificial food colour, the substance used in them and them and their harmful effects
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laims have been made that artificial dyes cause serious side effects, such as hyperactivity in children, as well as cancer and allergies.
Artificial Dyes Currently Used in Food
The following food dyes are approved for use by both the EFSA and the FDA (4, 5):
Red No. 3 (Erythrosine): A cherry-red coloring commonly used in candy, popsicles and cake-decorating gels.Red No. 40 (Allura Red): A dark red dye that is used in sports drinks, candy, condiments and cereals.Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine): A lemon-yellow dye that is found in candy, soft drinks, chips, popcorn and cereals.Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow): An orange-yellow dye that is used in candy, sauces, baked goods and preserved fruits.Blue No. 1 (Brilliant Blue): A greenish-blue dye used in ice cream, canned peas, packaged soups, popsicles and icings.
Artificial Dyes Currently Used in Food
The following food dyes are approved for use by both the EFSA and the FDA (4, 5):
Red No. 3 (Erythrosine): A cherry-red coloring commonly used in candy, popsicles and cake-decorating gels.Red No. 40 (Allura Red): A dark red dye that is used in sports drinks, candy, condiments and cereals.Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine): A lemon-yellow dye that is found in candy, soft drinks, chips, popcorn and cereals.Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow): An orange-yellow dye that is used in candy, sauces, baked goods and preserved fruits.Blue No. 1 (Brilliant Blue): A greenish-blue dye used in ice cream, canned peas, packaged soups, popsicles and icings.
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