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Allura Red AC, also known as FD&C Red 40 or E129, is a red azo dye commonly used in food. It was developed in 1971 by the Allied Chemical Corporation, who gave the substance its name. [1] [2] It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water.
The FDA may finally move to ban artificial red food dye, the coloring found in beverages, snacks, cereals and candies. ... safety of the synthetic color additive Red No. 40 has been re-evaluated ...
A growing body of research has linked artificial food dyes, especially Red No. 40, to a slew of health issues. “There is data in animals that some of these dyes may cause cancer ,” Alan says.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that bans the use of red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals from use in foods ... but without these dangerous chemicals that harm ...
The common food dyes — blue 1, blue 2, green 3, red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 — have been linked to developmental and behavioral harms in children, according to the California Environmental ...
FD&C Red No. 3 – Erythrosine, E127 (pink shade, commonly used in glacé cherries) [41] FD&C Red No. 40 – Allura red AC, E129 (red shade) FD&C Yellow No. 5 – Tartrazine, E102 (yellow shade) FD&C Yellow No. 6 – Sunset yellow FCF, E110 (orange shade) Two dyes are allowed by the FDA for limited applications:
Amaranth, FD&C Red No. 2, E123, C.I. Food Red 9, Acid Red 27, Azorubin S, or C.I. 16185 is a modified red azo dye used as a food dye and to color cosmetics.The name was taken from amaranth grain, a plant distinguished by its red color and edible protein-rich seeds.
"Adding harmful red dye to the nectar solution is not only dangerous for the health of the hummer but is not necessary ... Red dye No. 40 is common in commercial hummingbird sugar solutions or ...