Food Dyes; Artificial Colors or Flavors

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What is Red No. 40?

Red no. 40 is a synthetic dye that’s used in a variety of foods. It’s one of nine synthetic dyes that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved for human consumption. It’s also currently approved by the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA).

https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-is-red-40?

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How bugs and beet juice could play roles in the race to replace artificial dyes in food

ST. LOUIS (AP) — As pressure grows to get artificial colors out of the U.S. food supply, the shift may well start at Abby Tampow’s laboratory desk.

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-synthetic-food-dyes-natural-fda-sensient-ad9611b1235f2097469508e711e71094?

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Will Food Dye Bans Really Make Your Diet Healthier?

April 28, 2025 – The U.S. government is planning to phase artificial dyes out of the food supply – and it's reigniting public concern over potential health risks linked to these additives, like behavioral problems and hyperactivity in children.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20250428/will-food-dye-bans-really-make-your-diet-healthier?

ps:I believe this is a great thing!!

What to Know About Yellow 5 Food Dye

Food dye is an artificial product that’s added to many food products to make them look more appealing. Yellow 5 food dye is also known as tartrazine. This pigment dissolves in water and has a bright, lemon-yellow color that is used in many foods and drinks. 

https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-to-know-yellow-5-food-dye?

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Two major US food producers to remove artificial dyes from products sold domestically

Two major food producers say that they will be pulling artificial dyes from their U.S. products starting in 2027.

https://apnews.com/article/kraft-heinz-dye-ketchup-70a48b9af69583e24755392daf9f1a4a?

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Nestle says it will remove artificial dyes from US foods by 2026

Nestle said Wednesday it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026.

https://apnews.com/article/nestle-artificial-colors-dyes-534843becc89b62d8ac548f81338ec1b?

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Why only US foods. We will continue to poison the rest of the world, but stop poisoning USA. 

Very sad. 

 

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On 6/28/2025 at 3:45 AM, Joe Knapp said:

Why only US foods. We will continue to poison the rest of the world, but stop poisoning USA. 

Very sad.

You have to ask Nestle's!!

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said Thursday it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won’t have any artificial colors or flavors. Many other big food companies, including Kraft Heinz and General Mills, have made similar pledges. They’re feeling pressure from federal regulators and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who are urging companies to eliminate synthetic food dyes by next year. Read more.

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👋 Buh-bye, artificial food dye

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. at a press conference last month with ice cream makers pledging to eliminate artificial food dyes. Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Artificial food dyes are being increasingly stripped out of supermarket staples, driven by the MAHA movement's push against additives, USA Today reports. The new colorants "come from plants, algae or insects, making their supply more variable and geographically concentrated than synthetic dyes." And the change "can involve agricultural production, global sourcing, manufacturing capacity, packaging, storage, shipping and shelf-life testing." 🥣 Remember this: A product can be free of synthetic dyes but still high in sugar, salt or calories. Keep reading.

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Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel as General Mills ditches artificial colors

General Mills said Wednesday it has removed artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix. Read More.