Colors & Dyes

Synthetic whitening agent often used in candies. Banned in the EU due to genotoxicity concerns but legal in the US.

Synthetic red dye. Linked to hyperactivity in children and requires warning labels in Europe.

Used to cure meats. Can form carcinogenic nitrosamines when cooked at high temperatures.

A bright red food coloring made from crushed insects. Not vegan or halal.

Bright yellow synthetic dye. Requires a warning label in the EU for causing hyperactivity in children.

Synthetic blue dye used in sports drinks and candy. Linked to mild allergic reactions.

A petroleum-derived orange dye found in cheese snacks. Subject to child hyperactivity warnings in the EU.

Synthetic red dye in jams and jellies. Highly restricted outside the EU, banned in the US.

The dark brown color in cola beverages. Created using ammonia and fiercely linked to cancer.

A vibrant yellow-orange natural pigment derived from carrots, palm oil, or algae. Converts into Vitamin A.

Extracted straight from red beets. A safe, natural pink dye for yogurts and ice creams.

Essentially rust. A safe, natural mineral dye giving meats and salmon pastes red/yellow shades.

Synthetic coal tar dye for mint sauce and mushy peas. Banned in the US and Canada.