Made from the sap of the shiringa tree, the biomaterial combats land-grabbing for deforestation, supports communities that ...

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Imagine indulging in an appetizing looking, sweet treat, only to discover it contains a dye primarily used in textiles and ...

Red dye No. 3 has been banned by the FDA. But are other synthetic food dyes like red dye No. 40 a better alternative? (Linnea Bullion for the Washington Post via Getty Images) ...

But others use natural coloring or alternate dyes. Vicks Formula 44, Luden’s and Halls cough drops all use Red 40. Mucinex Children’s Cough Syrup, Robitussen Adult Cough and Chest Congestion ...

Food safety activists had long called for Red No. 3’s removal, citing concerns about its possible carcinogenicity in humans, as well as some evidence that similar dyes may contribute to ...

Some people may be more susceptible than others to the effects of food dyes, particularly children and teens with the following diagnoses: Children with ADHD may be more sensitive to color additives.

While this is a step in the right direction, there are still eight artificial dyes approved for human consumption. What are they, which foods contain them, and what are the health risks to humans?

A food dye that gives candy, frosting, cookies and even some ingested medications their cherry-red color is banned in the U.S., including several products branded for Valentine's Day. The FDA ...

A candy ingredients label featuring artificial food dyes including colors Red 40, Blue 2, and Yellow 5 is shown on Dec. 16, 2024, in Atlanta. The Toidi via Shutterstock The artificial coloring ...

Fluorescent dyes are non-protein molecules that absorb light and re-emit it at a longer wavelength. They are often used in the fluorescent labelling of biomolecules and can be smaller or more ...