What is the safest red food coloring? A guide to natural and synthetic options
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2022 review, human and animal studies have found evidence that synthetic food dyes can affect behavior in children. With growing concerns over artificial ingredients like Red 40, many are asking, what is the safest red food coloring? The answer often lies in shifting from lab-created chemicals to wholesome, natural alternatives found in plants and other sources.