{"id":55455,"date":"2025-06-22T18:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T12:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=55455"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T05:32:31","slug":"artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Coloring Dangers: Bright Treats, Hidden Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pink sweets, blue frosty drinks, multicoloured cereal, they&#8217;re all so much fun, aren&#8217;t they? But did you know that these colours can be unsafe for your body? A lot of these colours are made from something called artificial food colours, and they&#8217;re not as lovely as they appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this post, we&#8217;ll describe what artificial food coloring is, why manufacturers use them, and how food coloring side effects can cause damage to your health.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#What_are_Artificial_Food_Colours\" >What are Artificial Food Colours?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#Why_are_They_Used_in_Food\" >Why are They Used in Food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#What_are_the_Risks\" >What are the Risks?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#1_Hyperactivity_in_Kids\" >1. Hyperactivity in Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#2_Allergies_and_Rashes\" >2. Allergies and Rashes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#3_Tummy_Issues\" >3. Tummy Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#4_Could_Be_Cancer-linked\" >4. Could Be Cancer-linked<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#How_to_Stay_Safe\" >How to Stay Safe?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#1_Read_the_Label\" >1. Read the Label<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#2_Go_Natural\" >2. Go Natural<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#3_Dont_Eat_Bright-Coloured_Junk_Food\" >3. Don&#8217;t Eat Bright-Coloured Junk Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#4_Prepare_Food_at_Home\" >4. Prepare Food at Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Artificial_Colours\" >Frequently Asked Questions Related to Artificial Colours<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#Are_artificial_colours_safe_to_eat_every_day\" >Are artificial colours safe to eat every day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#Can_artificial_food_colours_make_kids_hyper\" >Can artificial food colours make kids hyper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#Why_are_some_food_colours_banned_in_other_countries\" >Why are some food colours banned in other countries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#Are_all_colourful_foods_bad\" >Are all colourful foods bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/artificial-food-colours-risks-and-safety-measures\/#How_can_I_avoid_artificial_colours\" >How can I avoid artificial colours?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Artificial_Food_Colours\"><\/span><b>What are Artificial Food Colours?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial food colours are chemicals that have been created by people. Food colour is added to food to make it look more colourful and appealing. They ar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e used in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweets, cold drinks, cakes, chips, sauces, and even ice cream. These are not derived from fruits or vegetables but<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prepared<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in laboratories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55462\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-13-400x222.jpg\" alt=\"What are Artificial Food Colours?\" width=\"724\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-13-400x222.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-13-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-13.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of artificial colours are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/news-insights\/news\/2024\/07\/surprise-foods-youd-never-guess-contain-artificial-food-dye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red 40<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These colours can make food appear appetizing, but they don&#8217;t provide any actual worth to it. Actually, they might cause issues rather than advantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_They_Used_in_Food\"><\/span><b>Why are They Used in Food?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food manufacturers apply <\/span>artificial food coloring<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make food <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">look <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fresh and exciting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mask dull or grey colours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attract children and buyers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain yellow candy can look dull. But put a bright pink or blue colour on it, and it suddenly becomes interesting and appealing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here&#8217;s the reality: just because it&#8217;s pretty doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s safe. There are <\/span>harmful effects of artificial food colours as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Risks\"><\/span><b>What are the Risks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, now let&#8217;s discuss the not-so-fun stuff by answering the question: Is food coloring safe to eat? Artificial food coloring can hurt your health in various ways. Here&#8217;s what physicians and health professionals have discovered:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hyperactivity_in_Kids\"><\/span><b>1. Hyperactivity in Kids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies indicate artificial colours can make kids hyperactive. This is to say that they can find it difficult to concentrate, stay still, or remain calm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Allergies_and_Rashes\"><\/span><b>2. Allergies and Rashes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ever wondered which diseases are caused by artificial food colours? There are multiple issues, and rashes and allergies are common among them. Colours such as Red 40 or Yellow 5 can irritate the skin or cause allergies in certain individuals. You will itch, develop rashes, or experience swelling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tummy_Issues\"><\/span><b>3. Tummy Issues<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain individuals experience nausea, tummy aches, or even vomiting after consuming foods with excessive colour. Be cautious about what you eat and drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Could_Be_Cancer-linked\"><\/span><b>4. Could Be Cancer-linked<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Harmful effects of artificial dye include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/hfp-constituent-updates\/fda-revoke-authorization-use-red-no-3-food-and-ingested-drugs\">cancer<\/a> as well. Long-term consumption of artificial colours has been researched for cancer risk. Certain colours that are older have been banned because they created tumours in animals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55464\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-11-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting fact about artificial food colors\" width=\"710\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-11-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-11-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-11.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stay_Safe\"><\/span><b>How to Stay Safe?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we are clear with what is food coloring and its side effects, let&#8217;s see how you can stay safe from the side effects. You don&#8217;t need to give up eating colourful food but you can make better choices. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Read_the_Label\"><\/span><b>1. Read the Label<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Always read the food label. If you notice things like &#8220;E102&#8221; or &#8220;Red 40&#8221;, it means the food contains food coloring.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Go_Natural\"><\/span><b>2. Go Natural<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose naturally coloured foods such as beetroot (red), turmeric (yellow), or spinach (green). Most companies today use these safer alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_Eat_Bright-Coloured_Junk_Food\"><\/span><b>3. Don&#8217;t Eat Bright-Coloured Junk Food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t consume too many coloured sweets, drinks, or snacks. Have them on special days, not daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Prepare_Food_at_Home\"><\/span><b>4. Prepare Food at Home<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When preparing food at home, you have the ability to select fresh and clean foods. No need for artificial colours!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/healthy-foods-for-moods-that-can-make-your-day\/\">Healthy Foods for Moods That can Make Your Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><b>Final Words<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Artificial food coloring can be bright and cheerful, but is dangerous for your health, particularly if you consume them regularly. They might lead to skin problems, stomach troubles, and even long-term health issues. Children are more vulnerable, so parents must be more cautious.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that you can escape all these risks by opting for homemade and natural food. Always check labels and say &#8220;no&#8221; to artificial colours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the next time you notice a bluish candy, think twice! Select food that&#8217;s as safe to eat as it is delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-55467 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_55467, body .eap_section_title_55467 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-55467.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-55467.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-55467.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-55467.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-55467.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_55467\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Artificial_Colours\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions Related to Artificial Colours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1777737603\"><div id=\"sp-ea-55467\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_artificial_colours_safe_to_eat_every_day\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-554670\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse554670\" aria-controls=\"collapse554670\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are artificial colours safe to eat every day?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse554670\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55467\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-554670\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, eating them daily can cause problems like hyperactivity or allergies. It's better to eat food with natural colours.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_artificial_food_colours_make_kids_hyper\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-554671\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse554671\" aria-controls=\"collapse554671\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can artificial food colours make kids hyper?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse554671\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55467\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-554671\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, some colours like Red 40 or Yellow 5 can make kids more jumpy or restless.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_some_food_colours_banned_in_other_countries\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-554672\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse554672\" aria-controls=\"collapse554672\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why are some food colours banned in other countries?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse554672\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55467\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-554672\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some colours were banned because they were found to harm health like causing allergies or bad effects in animals.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_colourful_foods_bad\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-554673\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse554673\" aria-controls=\"collapse554673\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are all colourful foods bad?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse554673\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55467\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-554673\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, fruits and veggies are colourful and natural. The problem is with man-made chemical colours in snacks or drinks.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_avoid_artificial_colours\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-554674\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse554674\" aria-controls=\"collapse554674\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I avoid artificial colours?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse554674\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55467\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-554674\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check the food label for colour numbers or names. 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