Despite the growing trend of healthier and safer food products being introduced into the marketplace, you might be surprised to learn that the consumption of artificial food colors & dyes, has been increasing over the years. Read this blog to find out if you should avoid food colors and dyes. Plus stick to the end for some bonus recipes for natural food coloring.

Food colors and dyes have been around since the mid-1800s and were originally created from coal tar – today, they are typically made from petroleum. (yum!)

Many food manufacturers choose to use artificial dyes vs. natural ones because they create more radiant hues, whereas natural food colors tend to create more of a pastel look.

Keep reading to find out what you need to know about food colors and dyes.