The FDA has estimated that between 47,000 and 94,000 Americans are sensitive to food dye Yellow No. 5. It can cause asthma, hives, headache, and is linked to behavioral changes. You can make fun children’s food–cookies, cakes, and candies–using juice dyes instead of store bought artificial food colors.
Journal of Pediatrics
Fun for Kids: Safe Berry-Based Food Colors
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Submitted by jcs44 on Wed, 2008-05-14 14:08. | Tags: food | fda | food dye | Journal of Pediatrics | juice dyes