Yellow No. 5 is commonly used in brightly colored soda and candy, often to make them appear fresher and more appetizing. Yellow No. 6, which is also used in candy, may appear in salad dressings, ...

After the recent ban on Red Dye 3, food manufacturers are turning to FDA-approved dyes like Red Dye 40. But is Red 40 safe? Here's what food safety experts say.

Red 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is a synthetic dye used in a wide range of food products. This dye is man-made and does not occur naturally in the environment. It is one of nine synthetic ...

What Is Red Dye No. 40? Red No. 40 is a chemical known as Allura Red AC (E129 in Europe) that is often used in products, such as chewing gum and frosting, to help dissolve the dye and prevent the ...

The Toidi via Shutterstock The artificial coloring that's synthesized from petroleum, also known as Allura Red AC, is one of the nine "Trusted Source" certified color additives the FDA approves ...