Forum: Look into reviewing food dyes used in Singapore
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The US Food and Drug Administration is working with the food industry to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food and drinks.
It announced it has plans for the industry to transition to natural alternatives and recently approved three natural food dyes – galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate.
In Europe, several food dyes are banned or come with warning labels.
Will the authorities in Singapore consider reviewing the food dyes used here?
For example, what red dye is used in char siew, and what orange dye is added to coconut toppings for some pastries?
While each serving may contain only a small amount, should we not be concerned about the potential effects of long-term accumulation in the body?
Ang Chiew Leng
