Sunset Yellow (Artificial Color Yellow 6)

foodlabel4Ingredient Name: Sunset Yellow FCF

Alternative Names: FD & C Yellow 6 (dye and lake), Orange Yellow S, artificial color (yellow 6), yellow 6, monoazo
E Number:E110

Uses in Food: Derived from coal tar, azo dye Sunset Yellow is used, as its name suggests, to color foods orange, yellow and red. It may also be added together with E123 (Amaranth) to impart a brown color in chocolate and caramel. In the US, Sunset Yellow is added to many foods, including… Read more

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Tartrazine (Artificial Color Yellow 5)

foodlabel2Ingredient Name: Tartrazine

Alternative Names: Tartrazine, FD&C Yellow No. 5, E102, Food yellow 4, artificial color (102), acid yellow 23, hydrazine yellow, tartrazol yellow, TARTRAZINUM, yellow 5, food colouring substance, EINECS number 217-699-5.
E-number: E102

Use in Food: The color yellow is often associated with happy, sunny freshness, and occurs naturally in many different foods. But how do processed foods such as Mountain Dew, Doritos, custards and cordials get their yellow sheen? The answer lies in synthetic food colorants, such as tartrazine. Read more

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Food Tip: Avoid Artificial Colors in Children’s Cereal

kids-cerealby Shereen Jegtvig

Food experts have been pushing for a ban of artificial food colorings (or at least a warning label on products that contain artificial colors) for at least a year, according to foodnavigator.com. Several studies, including a study published in The Lancet in 2007, show consumption of artificial colorings triggers hyperactivity in children. Read more

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One Brand, But Several Differences in Varieties of Pita Pocket Bread

bread-125x1251by  Shereen Jegtvig

Pita pockets are great for making healthy sandwiches or for dipping into hummus or olive oil, both of which contain healthy fats. Of course, you’ll want to keep it healthy by choosing the best pita pocket breads. Let’s check them out on our FoodEssentials database. We find seven pita pocket breads, all of which come from one manufacturer, Kangaroo. It will be interesting to how the much the varieties differ with their ingredients and nutritional benefit. Read more

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