Standards for naturally derived colors; The price of an unhealthy diet

Setting standards for naturally derived colors
A review study published in the Journal of Food Science explores the need to establish industry-wide standards for the manufacturing, processing, application, and international trade of colors derived from natural sources.

Under current U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, natural colors, defined as those sourced from plants, minerals, and animals, are exempt from certification. As such, they lack consistent definitions and universall…