Allergic To Food Dye?

Food Allergy AwarenessFood Dye
Written By Red Sneakers

There are two kinds of food dyes — the naturally occurring kind and the kind made in a laboratory. Of these, some dyes can cause allergic reactions. Although food dye allergies are pretty rare, if you are someone who reacts to dyes in foods, here are some things to look out for:

CARMINE

  • Also called: cochineal extract or natural red 4

  • Found in: burgers and sausages, drinks, candy, fruit yogurt

RED 40

  • Also called: Allura Red

  • Found in: cereal, beverages, cosmetics, candy, fruit snacks

YELLOW 5

  • Also called: tartrazine

  • Found in: candy, canned vegetables, cheese, drinks, ice cream, ketchup, salad dressings, hot dogs

YELLOW 6

  • Also called: Sunset Yellow

  • Found in: cereals, drugs, gelatin, candies, sausage, cosmetics, bakery goods

ANNATTO

  • Also called: achiote, achiotillo, bija, urucum, and atsuete

  • Found in: cereals, cheeses, drinks, snack foods

BLUE 1

  • Also called: Brilliant Blue

  • Found in: beverages, cereals, candies, drugs, cosmetics (excluding eye area)

Symptoms of Food Dye Allergy:

Mild:

  • flushing

  • headaches

  • hives

  • itchy skin

Severe:

  • swelling of the face or lips

  • tightness in the chest

  • difficulty breathing or wheezing

  • dizziness or fainting

  • fast heartbeat

  • low blood pressure

  • tightness in the throat

  • trouble breathing

If you develop severe symptoms, call 911 immediately and carry a pair of epinephrine auto-injectors at all times.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/understanding-food-dye-allergies

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