What Gives Gummy Bears Their Color? (And Why It Doesn't Have to Be Red 40)
Most gummy bears get their bright colors from petroleum-based dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5. Here's how color can come from real food instead — and why it matters.
Yellow 5 and Yellow 6: What Parents Should Know
Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) and Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) are two of the most common food dyes in candy and snacks. Here's what the research says about their side effects.