Red 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is a synthetic color additive made from petroleum that gives foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and certain cosmetics a bright red color. According to the ...

Red 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is a synthetic dye used in a wide range of food products. This dye is man-made and does not occur naturally in the environment. It is one of nine synthetic ...

Studies commissioned by the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency have linked Red Dye No. 40 to hyperactivity in children.

The Toidi via Shutterstock The artificial coloring that's synthesized from petroleum, also known as Allura Red AC, is one of the nine "Trusted Source" certified color additives the FDA approves ...

Red No. 40 is a chemical known as Allura Red AC (E129 in Europe) that is often used in products, such as chewing gum and frosting, to help dissolve the dye and prevent the colors from bleeding.