1. It has many names – Tartrazine, E102 , FD&C Yellow 5, C.I. 19140, or just plain Yellow 5. 2. Yellow #5 is a synthetic, water soluble, lemon yellow dye used as a food coloring. 3. A partial list of … Continue reading
Toxic Rainbow? Maryland to Ban Artificial Food Colorings
Image via Wikipedia In a brave move, state legislators in Maryland have started a process to ban and/or label several artificial food colorings linked with ADHD and hyperactivity in children: Two bills are scheduled to be considered at hearings in … Continue reading
Artificial Food Coloring – Update
Kids love bright colors. In food as well. Yellow 5, Blue 2, Green 3 and others can be found in snacks, candies, and in a surprising array of processed foods including breakfast cereals and luncheon meats. Parents have long been … Continue reading