food+colors~azhana

Examples Certified Colours Uncertified colours colours extracted from pigment and caramel are food colour additives that do not require certification. Examples are carrot oil, beta-carotene, and caramel.
 * 1) FDA's promitted colors are classified as subject to certificantion or exemption from certification, both of wich are subject to vigorous safety standard prior to the approval and listing for use food.
 * 2) Synthetically produced and used widley because they impart an intense, uniform colour, are less expansive, and blend more easily to create a variety of tone.
 * 3) There are 9 certified color additives approved for use in US- do not undesirable flavor to food. Categorized as either dyes or lakes. examples are FD&C Blue No.1 and 2; FD&C Green No.3; Orange B.