tartrazine
Synthetic lemon colorant
Tartrazine is a synthetic yellow dye used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
It gives products a bright lemon-yellow color and appears on labels as E102 or FD&C Yellow 5.
Some people report sensitivity to it, leading to requirements that it be listed separately from other colorings: Contains tartrazine.
Adverse immune response
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
asthma · hyperactivity · ADHD · eczema · dermatitis · rhinitis · itching · swelling
Substance that imparts hue
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- candySugary edible treats
- soft drinksCarbonated nonalcoholic beverages
mustard · pickles · chips · cereals · cosmetics · pharmaceuticals · confectionery · sports drinks
Officially disallowed
- restrictedLimited in scope
- warning labelText alerting to dangers
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- safety testingEvaluating potential hazards
petition · controversy · consumer advocacy · labeling requirements · approved · certification · compliance
Pale acidic-fruit hue
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- canaryYellow caged songbird
- bright yellowIntense sunny hue
- vividIntensely clear and bright
allergy
Adverse immune response
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
urticaria · asthma · hyperactivity · ADHD · eczema · dermatitis · rhinitis · itching · swelling · bronchospasm
colorant
Substance that imparts hue
soft drinks · mustard · pickles · chips · cereals · cosmetics · pharmaceuticals · confectionery · sports drinks · cheese
banned
Officially disallowed
- restrictedLimited in scope
- warning labelText alerting to dangers
- FDAU.S. health regulator
safety testing · petition · controversy · consumer advocacy · labeling requirements · approved · certification · compliance
lemon yellow
Pale acidic-fruit hue
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- canaryYellow caged songbird
- bright yellowIntense sunny hue
vivid · sunshine · neon yellow · fluorescent · vibrant
tartrazinenatural pigment
Color substance from nature
turmeric · saffron · annatto · beta-carotene · curcumin
tartrazineuncolored
Having no hue
additive-free · undyed · natural · unprocessed · plain