| Additive Summary | Sunset Yellow (E110) |
|---|---|
| Essence | Sunset Yellow or E110 is one of the most famous and widely used synthetic non-azo dyes (artificial color) for the purpose of yellow to orange color. |
| Names | Sunset Yellow, E110, FD&C Yellow 6, CI 15985, Orange Yellow S, Food Yellow 3, Sunset Yellow FCF, Food Yellow No. 5, CAS 2783-94-0, and others. |
| Sourcing | It’s fully synthetically made. It’s typically prepared from 4-aminobenzenesulphonic acid. |
| Manufacturing | To make the Sunset Yellow, the 4-aminobenzenesulphonic acid undergoes diazotization (conversion into a diazo compound) by either sodium nitrite and hydrochloric acid or sodium nitrite and sulphuric acid. Then, the outcome of that (the diazo compound) is thrown together with 6-hydroxy-2-naphthalene-sulphonic acid. The outcome of that is then isolated as sodium salt. Finally, it undergoes a process of drying. |
| Application | Coloring (yellow to orange, very water-soluble). |
| Acceptable Daily Intake | Sunset Yellow is supposedly safe in amounts daily up to 4 milligrams on every kilogram of body weight. But that’s something void of reality. Preferably, we shouldn’t ever eat it. Depending on the exact food, it can be present in amounts as high as 500 milligrams per kilogram of food. |
| Side Effects | As an artificial color, the primary concern is that of hyperactivity (ADHD) in children. But it has also been linked to cancer, obsessive-compulsive disorder, asthma, and damage to the brain (neurotoxin). On top of that, it can also cause stomach upsets and swelling of the skin, as well as other damaging effects. |
| Benefits | None. |
| Studies | 430+ studies on Pubmed. 35+ studies on safety. |
| Allergens | None. |
| Diet Restrictions | None. |
| Assessment (As An Additive) |
Seriously Harmful. | Category 5 Additive. |
| Products | Used in supplements like the 21st Century Lutein, Amazing Nutrition Iron, Sierra Fit BCAA & Electrolytes, Centrum Women, and others. Not present in foods naturally. Used in processed foods like candy and sweets, soft drinks, baked products, desserts, sauces, snacks, puddings, chocolate bars, preserved fruits, and others. |
Thank you for this information. I noticed that some calcium pills prescribed by the doctor have this in them! I will not touch them!