Lately, I’ve been taken with natural food coloring — and not just because there’s been a lot of conversation about food dyes ...

Have you ever wondered why your favorite medications, cereals, or snacks are available in such vibrant, bold colors? Synthetic food colorants such as Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Red No. 3 are responsible ...

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As food companies face pressure to eliminate artificial dyes, experts weigh in on the natural alternatives that could replace them.

The spice saffron, derived from the Crocus sativus flower, has been a crucial element in the food industry and ancient medicinal routines for centuries. Recognized by its vividly intense red hue ...

As food companies face pressure to eliminate artificial dyes, experts weigh in on the natural alternatives that could replace them.

Eating combinations of common food additives may be tied to a slightly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Medicine.

Image Credit: Food additive mixtures and type 2 diabetes incidence: Results from the NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort.Image Credit: udra11/Shutterstock.com. Introduction. Ultra-processed foods ...