Discover how the cochineal insect's red dye influenced civilizations, from the Aztecs to the British redcoats.

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to color their foods, ...

"The FDA cannot authorize a food additive or color additive ... have until 2027 to phase out Red No. 3 from their products and replace them with natural dyes like carmine, turmeric, and beets.

Here are some classic CNY outfits that can be repurposed into an alluring Valentines evening outfit. CNY Look: Red qipao with ...

Whether you’re looking to replace Red 3 & 40, Blue 1 & 2, Yellow 5 & 6 or Green 3, here’s a list of replacements from ...

T he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, more than three decades after the agency prohibited it from being used in ...

The red-dye ban in the U.S. is particularly relevant this month because of Valentine’s day and all the red-colored foods we ...

The dye, known for its bright cherry-red color, is found in candies, snack cakes, maraschino cherries, and some beverages.

While the process to create Carmine has been simplified and automated, it still remains a staple in the cosmetic industry due to its bright red color that is hard to replicate effectively ...

Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3, artificial food dyes are under increasing scrutiny.

Palmer Candy President and CEO Marty Palmer declined to identify which of his company's products contain FD&C Red No. 3, but it is listed on the Twin Bing packaging. He says the company shouldn't have ...