Types of food dyes used in food?

* Annatto: A carotenoid pigment derived from the seeds of the achiote tree. It produces a yellow to orange color.

* Beta-carotene: A carotenoid pigment found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and other vegetables. It produces a yellow to orange color.

* Beet juice: A red pigment derived from the root of the beet plant.

* Carmine: A red pigment derived from the crushed bodies of cochineal insects.

* Chlorophyll: A green pigment found in plants.

* Curcumin: A yellow pigment derived from the rhizomes of the turmeric plant.

* Elderberry juice: A purple pigment derived from the berries of the elderberry plant.

* Grape skin extract: A purple pigment derived from the skins of red grapes.

* Lutein: A carotenoid pigment found in marigolds and other plants. It produces a yellow color.

* Lycopene: A carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables.

* Paprika: A red pigment derived from the dried pods of the bell pepper plant.

* Red radish juice: A pink to red pigment derived from the root of the red radish plant.

* Saffron: A yellow to orange pigment derived from the stigmas of the saffron crocus flower.

* Spirulina: A blue-green pigment derived from a type of cyanobacteria.

Synthetic Food Dyes

* Allura Red AC: A red dye also known as FD&C Red 40.

* Amaranth: A purple dye also known as FD&C Red 2.

* Brilliant Blue FCF: A blue dye also known as FD&C Blue 1.

* Carmoisine: A red dye also known as FD&C Red 3.

* Erythrosine: A red dye also known as FD&C Red 3.

* Fast Green FCF: A green dye also known as FD&C Green 3.

* Indigotine: A blue dye also known as FD&C Blue 2.

* Sunset Yellow FCF: A yellow dye also known as FD&C Yellow 6.

* Tartrazine: A yellow dye also known as FD&C Yellow 5.