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Recent Examples of colorant
The remaining 10% — largely colorants, additives, and contaminants removed during the purification process – are safely managed or sold.
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Tracy Yochum, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
When the colorant was first approved for use in food in 1907, there was little research on its effects.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
Companies like Ferrara, which produces Brach’s candies, and Just Born, the maker of Peeps, have already begun removing the dye from their products, while other companies have turned to alternatives like Red Dye No. 40 or natural colorants, from beets to turmeric.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
But some of these colorants have long been banned in the European Union, Canada and other countries without the pressure of a Delaney Clause.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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Tracy Yochum, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
When the colorant was first approved for use in food in 1907, there was little research on its effects.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
Companies like Ferrara, which produces Brach’s candies, and Just Born, the maker of Peeps, have already begun removing the dye from their products, while other companies have turned to alternatives like Red Dye No. 40 or natural colorants, from beets to turmeric.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
But some of these colorants have long been banned in the European Union, Canada and other countries without the pressure of a Delaney Clause.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorant
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This is a more aggressive form of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the skin cells that produce pigment to give skin its color.—
Casey Gallagher,
Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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Glossier’s Brow Flick boasts a semi-sheer pigment for a natural hair-like finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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California also moved to ban several dyes last year, with other states expected to follow suit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Holy Grail combines military-grade tear gas, OC (pepper spray), and ultraviolet marking dye for maximum stopping power.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After writing a viral blogpost about the ingredients found in a Chick-fil-A sandwich including food coloring, MSG and refined grains, the company invited Hari to their headquarters to discuss her concerns.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The new species was identified by its call, size, texture, eyes, coloring, toe shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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How to connect the color palette with your home Every room is different, and choice of color should be influenced by the particular conditions of the space: how the color functions, the room’s architecture, and where exactly the color is used.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorant. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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