Synthetic food colours pose health risk Survey in north Kerala reveals need for more regulations Updated - October 31, 2015 05:46 am IST - Thiruvananthapuram: T. Nandakumar READ LATER ...

Dark colours like red, black and green have a high content of mercury sulphite, lead oxide and copper sulphate, which can cause skin cancer. Medical experts recommend herbal and organic colours.

JAIPUR: To counter the harmful effects of synthetic colours used during Holi, SMS Hospital’s emergency ward will soon start a free consultation, medication and surgical camp starting from 8pm on ...

Nestle USA has announced that it will do away with synthetic food colours completely from its food and beverage items. “Today, Nestle USA is sharing its timeline to fully eliminate FD&C colours ...

Kraft also said it is replacing synthetic colours with those derived from natural sources, like paprika, annatto and turmeric. Heather White, executive director of the Environmental Working Group, an ...

Natural colours lost their appeal when synthetic colours arrived on the scene, as they provide less consistency, heat stability and colour range than their chemical alternatives. Moreover, natural ...

Misuse of synthetic food colour is rampant in some restaurants in Kozhikode district prompting checking squads to take stringent action against the practice. As many as 394 cases have been ...

Kraft says it will remove all artificial preservatives or synthetic colours in its iconic macaroni and cheese meal by the end of next year. The company tells fans that "Kraft Dinner" — as the ...

Kraft Foods Group Inc on Monday said it is revamping its family-friendly macaroni and cheese meal, removing synthetic colours and preservatives from the popular boxed dinner.