but you might see the same chemical tallied as erythrosine. Similarly, if red dye No. 40 isn't on the list, it might be seen under its alternate label -- Allura Red. Erythrosine is lighter in ...

Red dye 40, also known as Allura Red, is a different chemical than red dye 3. It was first registered with the FDA in the 1970s and, like red dye 3, it’s synthesized from petroleum. Red dye 40 ...

And some think another popular dye is next on the chopping block — Red Dye No. 40 or Red 40 ... "One key difference lies in its chemical composition," Bowen explained to the outlet.

No, red dye 3 and red dye 40 are not the same. Red dye 40, made of a chemical compound called Allura red AC, is already banned in California, and is among the dyes that the FDA plans to eliminate ...

Red No. 40 is a chemical known as Allura Red AC (E129 in Europe) that is often used in products, such as chewing gum and frosting, to help dissolve the dye and prevent the colors from bleeding.

It is now mostly synthesized from petroleum. Further chemical reactions to combine the dye with aluminum create what's known as "Red 40 Lake." Lakes are often used for products like chewing gum ...