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Additive of the Day: INS 105 Carthamus Yellow – A Natural Colorant Widely Used but Unapproved in the EU and US
#Food Additives#Carthamus Yellow#CI Food Yellow 14#INS 105#E 105#INS 102#INS 104#Quinoline Yellow#Tartrazine
INS 105 (Carthamus Yellow) is a natural food colorant derived from safflower petals, valued for its vibrant hue and clean-label appeal. While widely accepted in countries like China and India, it faces regulatory restrictions in the EU and the US due to concerns over purity and safety. This contrast highlights the global debate surrounding natural additives and their use in modern food systems.
January 22, 2025
Additive of the Day: INS 102 (Tartrazine) – The Color Behind Your Favorite Foods
#Food Additives#Tartrazine#FD&C Yellow No. 5#CI Food Yellow 4#E 102#INS 102
The article covers the synthetic food coloring Tartrazine (INS 102), its origins, history, uses, and safety. Common in processed foods like candies, sodas, and snacks, Tartrazine provides a stable yellow color. The article discusses its chemical composition, differences from natural colorants, potential allergic reactions, and how to identify it on food labels. It also highlights Tartrazine's role in the food industry, offering useful insights for those concerned about food additives.
January 14, 2025