Ancient Egyptians first used plants like henna and indigo to hide gray hairs over 3000 years ago. In 1863, English chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally discovered synthesized dye while attempting ...

The food industry is undergoing a significant transformation as regulatory bodies, consumers and manufacturers move away from synthetic food dyes. Historically used for their vibrant colors and ...

When the FDA announced a ban of food dye Red No. 3 this week, the agency pointed to a law that says a food additive may not be authorized if it's been found to cause cancer. And research shows that ...