FD&C Yellow 5 absorbs blue light strongly, which yields its characteristic orange-to-red color when dissolved in water. This ...

FD&C Yellow 5 absorbs blue light strongly, which yields its characteristic orange-to-red colour when dissolved in water. This happens because the blue part of the light is absorbed, leaving only ...

Studies on food dyes, especially ones like Red Dye 40 (Allura Red), Yellow Dye 5 (Tartrazine), Blue Dye 1 (Brilliant Blue), and Blue Dye 2 (Indigo Carmine) suggest these potential side effects: ...