FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD CHEMISTRY

FOOD ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mrs Mary would like to make jellys and candies for her kids birthday party. Which of the artificial colouring that she can’t buy if she want to use red colour?
A
Red 3
B
Red 4
C
Red 10
D
Red 40
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Red dye 40 is a synthetic food dye made from petroleum. Research has shown that it is linked to certain ADHD symptoms, such as hyperactivity, and may also cause other neurobehavioral effects in children. People can check for red dye 40 on food labels if they wish to limit their intake.

Detailed explanation-2: -Red dye 40 contains benzene, a known cancer-causing substance. “Researchers also found tumor growth in animals that consumed high doses of food dyes, though it can be hard to translate what this means for kids, ‘’ says Zumpano. “Some studies say the small amount of benzene in the dyes couldn’t pose a high risk.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Annie’s Organic Variety Pack. Strawberry, Apricot And Wildberry Fruit Strips Variety Pack. Pirate’s Booty Cheese Puffs, Healthy Kids Snacks. Fritos Original Corn Chips, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) SkinnyPop Microwave Popcorn. Simply Doritos & Cheetos Mix Variety Pack. More items •31-Jul-2022

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