How is food coloring made?

These foods are altered from their natural states to make them safe, say, to remove harmful bacteria, or to make them appealing and to prolong their shelf life. About 70% of the diet of the average U.S. resident is from processed foods. Much of what we eat would not look appealing if it was not colored. read more

FDA approved food coloring is safe and is made from safe ingredients. There are many foods that use only natural food colors as well. You can ensure this by buying natural and organic foods. read more

Food coloring is made from either petroleum-based chemicals that are United States Food and Drug Administration approved, or from extracts that come from natural food sources. The FDA requires that all labels on food and beverages include all the artificial coloring that a product contains. read more

Food coloring, or color additive, is any dye, pigment or substance that imparts color when it is added to food or drink. They come in many forms consisting of liquids, powders, gels, and pastes. Food coloring is used both in commercial food production and in domestic cooking. read more