Tartrazine is a common food dye used in many soft drinks. It is usually used to produce a yellow coloring, although it is commonly mixed with other dyes to produce other colors.
Tartrazine is an artificial food coloring additive that is a cheap alternative to beta-cartotene, which is a natural and healthier food coloring additive.
What are the potential health risks posed by tartrazine intake?
Tartrazine is known to cause hyperactivity in children; increase the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; migraines; ADHD; and many other health problems.
Allergic reactions may also occur in people with high tartrazine sensitivity.
Some soft drinks that contain tartrazine:
Mountain Dew
Fanta
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