For many years, the vibrant yellow of Kraft Heinz’s iconic macaroni and cheese came from the artificial food colorings yellow no. 5 and yellow no. 6. In 2012, the company started searching for a ...

To make candies pop, sports drinks appear refreshing and chips look extra spicy. Many companies add synthetic dyes in our food. Some common examples include red number 40, yellow number 5, and blue ...

Cheryl Slocum is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, and recipe developer. She has spent over 16 years creating food and entertaining content that resonates with the home cook. Lately, ...

What is Red No. 3? Red No. 3 -- also known as FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or Red 3-- is a synthetic dye that is made from petroleum and adds a "bright, cherry-red color" to the products it is added to ...

Since becoming Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken aim at coloring compounds in foods, drinks, and medical products, claiming that they can compromise ...

Creating naturally dyed Easter eggs can be easier than making a trip to the store for food dyes. Learn how to color eggs naturally with these simple recipes featuring household ingredients like spices ...