Food Dye

This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...

The researchers applied a mixture of water and tartrazine to the skin of live mice, which eventually turned transparent.

In a recent breakthrough, researchers led by Zihao Ou, Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Texas at Dallas, have developed a technique to make mouse skin temporarily transparent using a common food dye called tartrazine. By applying a solution of the dye mixed with water, scientists could observe the internal organs and blood vessel...

Researchers at Stanford University were able to peer into the bodies of living animals as they discovered that a common food dye made their skin, muscle and connective tissues temporarily transparent.

The most common adulterant used in watermelon is Erythrosine B, which is basically a red-coloured dye to make the fruit look ripe and juicy.

As per reports, this is not a ban on the sale of Cheetos in California. Read on for details.

According to the state government, these food colours often contain agents like Rhodamine-B, which is considered "harmful and unsafe". Details inside.

Food dyes are chemical substances developed to enhance the appearance of food by giving it an artificial colour. Let's see what experts have to say about it.

We briefly introduce you to some of the ingredients that can be used for getting natural food colouring.

Don't you love the beautiful orange gravy of Butter Chicken? Or the resplendent red on your birthday cake and candies? We all love the way food colours bring alive a dish, completely transforming it and leaving us asking for more.

Karwa Chauth: Instead of using dye or other chemically infused mehendi, try using these kitchen ingredients to darken it naturally. Here are some natural ways to darken your mehendi and get the perfect colour on your special day.

If you are unsure, here are four ways to check if the turmeric you are using right now is pure or mixed with some adulterants.

A recent study suggests hair dyeing and hormonal contraceptives can up the risk of breast cancer amongst women.

Henna is excellent for hair conditioning as it provides a double-coating to your hair strands.

A cancer-causing industrial dye has been found in chilli paste and red chilli powder products in China, a trade watchdog has said.Several supermarkets and factories in Hunan province have been punished for selling and producing the products dyed with...

This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...

The researchers applied a mixture of water and tartrazine to the skin of live mice, which eventually turned transparent.

In a recent breakthrough, researchers led by Zihao Ou, Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Texas at Dallas, have developed a technique to make mouse skin temporarily transparent using a common food dye called tartrazine. By applying a solution of the dye mixed with water, scientists could observe the internal organs and blood vessel...

Researchers at Stanford University were able to peer into the bodies of living animals as they discovered that a common food dye made their skin, muscle and connective tissues temporarily transparent.

The most common adulterant used in watermelon is Erythrosine B, which is basically a red-coloured dye to make the fruit look ripe and juicy.

As per reports, this is not a ban on the sale of Cheetos in California. Read on for details.

According to the state government, these food colours often contain agents like Rhodamine-B, which is considered "harmful and unsafe". Details inside.

Food dyes are chemical substances developed to enhance the appearance of food by giving it an artificial colour. Let's see what experts have to say about it.

We briefly introduce you to some of the ingredients that can be used for getting natural food colouring.

Don't you love the beautiful orange gravy of Butter Chicken? Or the resplendent red on your birthday cake and candies? We all love the way food colours bring alive a dish, completely transforming it and leaving us asking for more.

Karwa Chauth: Instead of using dye or other chemically infused mehendi, try using these kitchen ingredients to darken it naturally. Here are some natural ways to darken your mehendi and get the perfect colour on your special day.

If you are unsure, here are four ways to check if the turmeric you are using right now is pure or mixed with some adulterants.

A recent study suggests hair dyeing and hormonal contraceptives can up the risk of breast cancer amongst women.

Henna is excellent for hair conditioning as it provides a double-coating to your hair strands.

A cancer-causing industrial dye has been found in chilli paste and red chilli powder products in China, a trade watchdog has said.Several supermarkets and factories in Hunan province have been punished for selling and producing the products dyed with...