As food companies face pressure to eliminate artificial dyes, experts weigh in on the natural alternatives that could replace them.

Our tastes are influenced by what we see. Close your eyes and think about the perfect croissant, burnished and golden brown.

The colored dots on food packaging aren’t legally mandated ... “This can give really unhealthy products a ‘health halo,’ tricking consumers into buying them, thinking they are a health ...

Brightly colored candies, cereals, chips, and sodas might soon look a lot less vibrant, if U.S. Health and Human Services ...

The HHS Secretary announced plans to phase out several petroleum-based dyes used by major food brands — and it all has to ...

Gardenia blue, widely used in Asian food products but not yet authorized in American markets, offers another plant-based alternative. Butterfly pea flower extract, known for its fascinating color ...

At a press conference Tuesday, RFK Jr. said his agency is phasing out synthetic dyes used to enhance color in foods like candy, chips and cereals.

Former President Joe Biden's administration in January started the process to ban one artificial dye, Red No. 3, which will ...

Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor ...

Expert say food companies use synthetic dyes to color their products because they are cheaper compared to natural dyes. Some companies have stated their products are safe for consumption ...