Cochineal extract, also known as carmine, natural red 4, or E120, is a natural dye derived from the cochineal bug. Despite its “icky” origins, this FDA-approved additive is widely used for its ...

Both red dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, and red dye No. 40, or Allura Red, are synthetic color additives derived from petroleum. These chemical substances provide foods with a vibrant red ...

Plastics are one of the largest sources of pollution on Earth, lasting for years on land or in water. But a new type of ...

Red Dye 3 is a synthetic (human-made in a laboratory), petroleum-derived food colorant used to add a vibrant red color to a variety of products. In 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...