What are food color additives and why manufacturers use them in 2021?
Basically, a food additive is something that doesn’t normally occur in the food we eat as it has to be added as the name defines. There are many types of food additives such as preservatives, sweeteners, firming agents, anti-caking agents, etc. Color additives are categorized as either dyes or lakes. Dyes dissolve in water and are produced as powders, granules, liquids or other special-purpose forms. They can be used in drinks & beverages, dry mixes, baked goods, dairy products, jams, pudding, pie filling, yoghurt, popsicles, pet foods and a variety of other products. Lakes are the water-insoluble form of the dye and are more stable than dyes. They are considered ideal for coloring products containing fats and oils, or items without enough moisture to dissolve dyes. Typical uses include coated tablets, cake and doughnut mixes, cheese, margarine, candy and chewing gums. Where do food colors come from? From the beginning only, humans are aware of the fact that certain plan...