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Are food dyes safe to eat?
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In this episode we’re exploring the colorful world of synthetic food dyes – from how they’re used to make food more appealing to the ongoing debates about their safety. Join us as we examine the regulations that govern their usage, navigate through the controversies, and answer the question “are the vibrant colors in our food just a feast for the eyes, or should we be concerned about what they’re doing to our bodies?
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Chapters
1. Episode Introduction & Question (00:01:22)
2. Historical Use (00:02:39)
3. Coal Tar Colors (00:05:22)
4. Current Regulation (00:10:30)
5. Dye Choice (00:13:40)
6. Safety (00:17:37)
7. The Colors (00:19:15)
8. Research & Ongoing Controversies (00:24:41)
9. Bottom Line (00:32:20)
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