Each of us paid attention to how, after consuming lollipops with berry flavor, the tongue could turn pinkish or reddish. It is clear that food coloring is added to such sweets, although not all colorants leave a trace. Sometimes they just add color, taste or smell to a product. However, food coloring is not always safe.
Dyes are food (natural) and chemical.
Natural (natural) dyes include those that are obtained from the juices of vegetables, fruits or from the leaves of plants. Such substances are safe and have many beneficial properties.
Chemical dyes are those synthetic compounds that cannot be found in nature. They are artificially created. Such dyes are marked with the letter E.
List of especially dangerous and harmful dyes
E102 - coal tar. It is found in yoghurt, soda, and confectionery. Why is it harmful? Such a substance can lead to allergic reactions and hyperactivity in children.
E104 - This dye is added to chewing gum and caramel. The increased concentration leads to damage to the upper layer of the epithelium.
E110 - found in canned food, instant soups, ketchup, ice cream and alcohol. Its use can provoke an upset stomach, as well as cause nausea and pseudo-colds.
E122 is a synthetic dye that causes a serious allergic reaction. It is added to preserves and jams.
E124 - Excessive consumption of foods containing this unnatural substance can lead to various diseases and pathologies of internal organs, as well as to a gene mutation. It is added to sweets, canned food, curd desserts.
E129 - provokes the development of cancer and the growth of cancer cells. This colorant can be found in cosmetics, lipsticks, and drug coatings.
E132 - added to cookies, soft drinks. May worsen the condition of patients with cardiovascular diseases, as well as those who suffer from asthma.
