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Recent Examples of colorant
The remaining 10% — largely colorants, additives, and contaminants removed during the purification process – are safely managed or sold.
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Tracy Yochum, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
When the colorant was first approved for use in food in 1907, there was little research on its effects.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
Companies like Ferrara, which produces Brach’s candies, and Just Born, the maker of Peeps, have already begun removing the dye from their products, while other companies have turned to alternatives like Red Dye No. 40 or natural colorants, from beets to turmeric.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
But some of these colorants have long been banned in the European Union, Canada and other countries without the pressure of a Delaney Clause.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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Tracy Yochum, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
When the colorant was first approved for use in food in 1907, there was little research on its effects.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
Companies like Ferrara, which produces Brach’s candies, and Just Born, the maker of Peeps, have already begun removing the dye from their products, while other companies have turned to alternatives like Red Dye No. 40 or natural colorants, from beets to turmeric.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
But some of these colorants have long been banned in the European Union, Canada and other countries without the pressure of a Delaney Clause.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorant
Noun
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Later, colored technical ceramic was developed — but the first blue tone, used by the likes of Richard Mille, IWC, Omega and Hublot, was a bold cobalt, the only pigment then on the market.—
Roberta Naas,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The light-colored creamy base creates a smooth canvas that enhances the vibrancy of any pigments—whether their neutrals, shimmer, or fun colors.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In California, and the entire European Union, Red 40, which is used in several Kellogg's products, is banned as some studies link the artificial food dye to ADHD in children.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy has talked about putting lifestyle and diet at the fore of U.S. health policy by banning artificial food dyes, eliminating soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and addressing rising rates of chronic illness such as diabetes and asthma in kids.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lab also analyzed food colorings and additives, which the new administration has said is a priority, per the New York Times.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The TVs come in a variety of colors, though the second-gen model choices amount to just three: Volcanic Grey, Arctic Silver and Atlantic Blue.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The plant that inspired such devotion is a beautiful if delicate shrub, with small white flowers and fruits the size and color of rubies.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorant. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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