If you have read my experience with food dyes, you know I take all measures to keep them out of my life. There are times though when we become complacent and after a few emotional meltdowns from all of us, it becomes clear that one of the forbidden dyes has found my daughter.
Where to Find Food Dyes – A Comprehensive List
Now, keep in mind that many brands are doing the right thing and removing artificial dyes, so some products on this list could become outdated.
Always be vigilant and read food labels, even products you purchase on a regular basis!
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Natural Food Dye Alternatives:
I loved living in Colombia for one reason, my food was always more natural. I generally got most of our meat and produce from a local market. They restrict the use of food dyes and many of the products we use in the U.S. taste different there because of that.
It seems so crazy how and when they are used . . .great list!
It’s amazing how many things we use have dyes in them. Thanks for the list!
I believe I am reacting to food dyes. I have an appt with a new allergist in a few weeks. I hope she can test me for dyes. I was on allergy shots through my ENT for three years and they did not help at all. The allergist had me get off of the shots because he believed being aspirin sensitive foods were contributing to my reactions and the shots I was getting wouldn’t help. I was tested for dust, weeds, cat, dog, feathers etc not foods. I went to get a food test and the allergist didn’t want to do one:( I never went back. He told me to keep researching and that’s what I am still doing. Before mac n cheese took dyes out of their product I would get bad chest pains. My arms feel like they are tightening up after drinking orange drink or soda. My fingers and toes tingle after eating rice a roni or other foods loaded with spices. Pepper makes me sneeze a lot. My face flushes and gets really hot after eating other foods and chocolate. At first I thought I wasdrinking too much coffee, but the spinning headaches and flushed face was happening after other foods. I have had reactions to makeup(foundation). Felt like my head was going to explode three times before I connected it since I wasn’t wearing it every day. I just smelled my dogs shampoo from the bottle and my whole face flushed instantly and was burning up. After cleaning carpets my face was flush again(Ik that stuff is bad but it is hard to find fragrance free anymore and it had to be done). I have had an itch under my breast for exactl a year now. Been to three doctors for it. Always given cream even a mamogram. Creams don’t help and the last one ordered from my dermatologist and primary dr was a steroid cream. It made my face flushed and burning immediately. I am anxiously awaiting an allergist appt that may or may not happen in a few weeks. The dr isn’t in my plan apparently and my ins co said to have them write an authorization to get me in. The nurse told me to suck it ip and go four towns over where my ins is accepted. I told her I want to see this specific dr because I have read great things about her being able to figure patients allergies. I am waiting to hear if I get accepted. Because my ins is commercial ins it costs us a bundle, but this dr doesn’t accept it for some reason.