this does not mean that distinct coloring is only used for novelty or excitement; colors are an integral part of our most cherished staple foods. One look through any ordinary pantry or refrigerator reveals the incredible variety of colors we have come to expect from “real foods.” From the creamy yellow of margarine to the deep greens of pickles, from the seductive ruby red of grapefruit juice to the wholesome brown look of cereals and
crackers, our diet could be mistaken for a painter’s canvas. And what do each of the aforementioned foods have in common? Besides from being typical foods in the average American diet, there is a good chance that each of them includes an ingredient with no other purpose than to impart color