Is Assorted Food Colors Safe? Ingredient Analysis
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This page reviews Assorted Food Colors by Unknown as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Fd C Red 40, Fd C Blue 1, Fd C Yellow 5.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes synthetic colorants like FD&C Red #40 and FD&C Yellow #5, which raise quality concerns due to potential health implications. Sodium benzoate is also present as a preservative, indicating a processed nature.
Main concern
FD&C Red #40 and FD&C Yellow #5 are synthetic colorants linked to health concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains water and glycerine, which are safe and commonly used in food coloring.
- Citric acid acts as a natural acidulant, enhancing the stability of the colors.
Concerns
- FD&C Red #40 and FD&C Yellow #5 are synthetic colorants linked to health concerns.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises questions about long-term consumption safety.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, ensuring the colors are easily dispersible and safe for consumption.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Glycerine safe in this food?
Good
Glycerine is used here as base. Glycerine is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture, contributing to the product's texture and stability.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerine
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Is Fd C Red 40 safe in this food?
Bad
Fd C Red 40 is used here as colorant. FD&C Red #40 is a synthetic dye used for coloring. Its safety has been questioned due to potential links to hyperactivity in children.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: FD&C Red #40
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Is Fd C Blue 1 safe in this food?
Bad
Fd C Blue 1 is used here as colorant. FD&C Blue #1 is a synthetic colorant that may pose health risks, including allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: FD&C Blue #1
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Is Fd C Yellow 5 safe in this food?
Bad
Fd C Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. FD&C Yellow #5 is a synthetic dye associated with allergic reactions and hyperactivity concerns, raising safety issues.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: FD&C Yellow #5
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Is Fd C Yellow 6 safe in this food?
Bad
Fd C Yellow 6 is used here as colorant. FD&C Yellow #6 is a synthetic colorant that may cause allergic reactions and has been linked to health concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: FD&C Yellow #6
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer that helps maintain the stability and freshness of the product.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, but it raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate (as preservative)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 2422355
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