Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike, has been a hot topic among policy makers and food safety advocates in the U.S. RELATED ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last week, a dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red color. The removal is in response to a color additive petition filed in 2022 by ...

There’s just something about red. Bold, fiery, commanding — red knows how to catch your attention. Accordingly, you might not be surprised to learn all the powerful concepts the color can represent.

Autumn is a big time for trees. Many shed their leaves, and of course, before the leaves fall, they can turn brilliant colors. One of those colors has generated a lot of heated debate among scientists ...