Questions about food dyes: red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6 and Blue 1

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In summary, most of the items on your list are not safe to consume. They can have long-term effects on your health, and even if they don't kill you instantly, they may over time.
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Hi, are all these preservatives? are they dangerous for the human body even though it can't kill you instantly but might slowly over time? are they ok to consume OR ok to consume in certain doses/small doses to where my life span won't be shortened? Is yellow 5 bad for the human penis or causes sexual dysfunction that is permanent?(sorry I don't mean to be inappropriate but i don't know any other way to have that sound appropriate as I am concerned about that and its important to me) I just bought gummy worms this week or last Friday and consumed the whole box in 2 days with a total of 27 grams of sugar.
 
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They are food dyes. They make canned foods and drinks and prepared desserts, candy -- all look better.

Rather than me talking about issues here is a link.

This discusses carcinogens in 3 members of your hit list above. -
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23026007/

If you are worried about it, PF is not the answer. The answer is your grocery list. If it is not a fresh food or a simple frozen food or drink (Ex: simple frozen broccoli - ingredients list shows only 'broccoli, water'), do not eat it. Period.

Nutritionists I've worked with tend to be little more lax and say something like:
'only eat prepared foods with 5 or less ingredients'.

This let's out most frozen pizzas, many deli meats, cheeses. Prepared foods that last forever in storage are almost guaranteed to fail the test. Get the habit of reading labels.

Ingredients for cooking count as well.
US Example: Crisco (shortening) lists 6 ingredients, so if you make biscuits you might not want to add it to your biscuit dough.

PF is not meant to provide dietary information. If you need more information consult a nutrition specialist.
We cannot provide that kind of support.
 
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1. What are food dyes and why are they used in our food?

Food dyes are synthetic or artificial substances that are added to food to change its color. They are used to make food more visually appealing and to make it more attractive to consumers.

2. What is Red 40 and why is it used in food?

Red 40 is a food dye that is commonly used to give foods a bright red color. It is derived from petroleum and is used in a variety of foods such as candies, beverages, and baked goods.

3. Is Yellow 5 safe to consume?

Yellow 5, also known as tartrazine, is a food dye that is used to give foods a bright yellow color. It has been approved by the FDA for use in food, but some studies have linked it to hyperactivity and allergic reactions in some individuals. More research is needed to fully understand its safety.

4. What is the purpose of using Yellow 6 in food?

Yellow 6, also known as Sunset Yellow, is a food dye that is used to give foods an orange-yellow color. It is commonly used in snacks, cereals, and beverages. Its purpose is to make food more visually appealing and to attract consumers.

5. Is Blue 1 harmful to our health?

Blue 1, also known as Brilliant Blue, is a food dye that is used to give foods a blue color. It has been approved by the FDA for use in food, but some studies have shown potential links to allergic reactions and hyperactivity in children. More research is needed to fully understand its effects on health.

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