Advantages and disadvantages of synthetic colorants

Introduction: there are many kinds of synthetic colorants, but they are mainly used in food Here are the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic colorants Colorants are divided into compound colorants, synthetic colorants and natural colorants What are the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic colorants? The disadvantages of synthetic colorants 1 The pigment content is generally low, and the coloring power is worse than synthetic colorants 2 High cost 3 The stability is poor, and some varieties have different hues with different pH values 4 It is difficult to match any color with different pigments 5 In the process of processing and circulation, it is easy to deteriorate under the influence of external factors 6 Due to the influence of coexisting components, some natural pigments have peculiar smell and odor The advantages of synthetic colorant are low cost, low price, bright color, strong coloring power, high stability, odorless and tasteless, easy to dissolve, easy to color What kinds of synthetic pigments are there: at present, amaranth, carmine, lemon yellow, sunset yellow and indigo are allowed to be used in China They are respectively used for fruit flavored water, fruit flavored powder, fruit dew, soda water, prepared wine, red and green silk, canned food and pastry surface coloring, etc Some colorants are used in industry, but some of them are used in food What's the harm of eating too much colorant? In fact, a small amount of colorant does not harm people, but using too much will cause serious harm However, China's food safety detector It can accurately check the safety level of food, so consumers can eat it at ease More food safety knowledge is in Baibai safety net Editor in charge: he xianrob