Food Dyes: What’s the Big Deal?

What do cupcake sprinkles, M&Ms, and bright orange macaroni and cheese have in common (apart from being totally not Paleo)? The answer is: food dyes! Synthetic food dyes are a class of colorings derived from petroleum, and are used to by food manufacturers (or even chefs) to alter or enhance the color of foods. On … Continue reading Food Dyes: What’s the Big Deal?