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Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color.
That assessment included all the artificial food dyes — not just red dye No. 3. Of the seven artificial dyes , green dye No. 3 is the least used, according to the Environmental Working Group.
FDA has linked the use of the dye to cancer in animals. However, the agency has not banned any other artificial dyes like the Red No. 40 which is linked to behavioural problems in children.
The FDA has approved 27 naturally occurring food dyes that are derived from plants such as beets or turmeric and nine artificial ones that are chemically manufactured—usually from petroleum.
That assessment included all the artificial food dyes — not just red dye No. 3. Of the seven artificial dyes , green dye No. 3 is the least used, according to the Environmental Working Group.
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