Plant-based colorants such as beets and carrots still dominate conversations about natural alternatives to synthetic ...

Many U.S. food companies are already reformulating their foods, according to Sensient Colors, one of the world’s largest producers of food dyes and flavorings. In place of synthetic dyes, food makers ...

Blue 1 & 2, Green 3, Red 40 and Yellow 5 & 6 are banned in today’s press conference – because one federal regulation is ...

WASHINGTON >> Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said on Tuesday that the agency plans ...

U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply, potentially triggering an ingredients overhaul for scores of ...

Science and philosophy explain why a color is objectively real, even when people see the same shade differently.

Just when you think you've seen it all, researchers claim to have developed a way for people to see a color the human eye has ...

After the FDA announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3 earlier this year, companies are looking to make the switch to natural dyes.

“It was breathtaking.” Researchers say they’ve discovered a new color called “olo” – similar to a peacock blue. Professor Ren ...

The color, dubbed olo, is described as an intensely saturated teal. Researchers say it might have applications in ...