Synthetic dyes are petroleum-based chemicals that don’t occur in nature. They’re widely used in foods to “enhance the visual appeal” of products, according to Sensient Food Colors ...

Synthetic dyes are petroleum-based chemicals that don’t occur in nature. They’re widely used in foods to “enhance the visual appeal” of products, according to Sensient Food Colors ...

“Natural food dyes tend to be less stable than artificial dyes, meaning their color can degrade under certain conditions — heat, light, and oxidation,” Detwiler says. The FDA Just ...

a St. Louis-based supplier of food colors and flavorings. Nine dyes, including Red 3, have been allowed in U.S. food. The other common color additives in food are Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3 ...