Knowledge of natural color and synthetic color

Natural colors are colors that extract directly from plant and animal, including curcumin , safflower yellow color, sodium copper sodium chlorophyllin , etc. Synthetic colors include carmine, amaranth, lemon yellow, and so on.

Many people may have the question: is the color harmful to us? Some people even say that kids who eat too much can have ADHD. This conclusion is based on a series of experiments conducted by some foreign organizations, but whether this experiment is correct or not. It is not ultimately confirmed and not implemented, such data does not explain the problem. When we say that color is harmful, we ignore the food itself. Most foods that need coloring are sweets, puffed foods, and some high-calorie foods. And these foods themselves have health risks too. Therefore, if we are concerned about the harmful effects of coloring, we should control our intake of these health hazards, reduce the amount of highly processed foods we eat, and help our children resist the temptation to snack, which is the correct view of nutrition that we should be establishing. There are restrictions on the use and management of food colors in countries around the world, and according to current standards, both artificial and natural colors are safe as long as they meet the standard use.

The nutritional and antioxidant effects of natural colors have been recognized in consumption, such as carotene in carrots; Anthocyanins in purple sweet potato, red cabbage, red rice, hibiscus, radish red; The polyphenols in grapes. They are good for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, eyes, have the function of tantioxidant, improve joint flexibility, enhance vascular elasticity, improve the circulatory system and enhance the smoothness of the skin, inhibit inflammation and allergies. However, this does not mean that natural colors are better than synthetic ones. This is also based on the food itself, which type of food to add what type of color, and how much colour, needs to be based on laws and regulations to decide. Colors added according to laws and regulations are safe. But we should also be careful not to be confused by the color of food, resist temptation, learn to control ourselves, and eat at the right time and in the right amount. Even the best food is a burden in excess.