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Christmas is here and you’ll see the markets flooded with red desserts. But do you know that the colour used in making most Red Velvet cakes has been linked to: 🔺Hyperactivity & ADHD-like symptoms 🔺Allergic reactions and skin rashes 🔺Increased risk of cancer Experts believe that this synthetic color Red Dye 40 (also known as Allura Red AC/ E129/ FD&C Red 40) may cause behavioural changes due to: - Depletion of minerals like zinc and iron - Chemical changes in the brain - Hypersensitivity, causing allergic reactions Red 40 is also found in juice, ice cream, candies, cereals, dairy products etc! This was a huge red flag for me, and now I don’t allow my kids to have any Red/ Pink desserts. Some countries have banned/ restricted the use of E129 in food & drinks, but not India. Don’t believe me? Just look up any red food color and read the ingredients. While Red Dye is synthetic, some prefer the natural red color - Carmine/ Crimson Lake. But it can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, and asthma. After all, it’s made from crushed bodies of dried cochineal insects (tiny parasites that live on prickly pear cacti).  Do you know children are more affected by synthetic colours than adults? So also watch out for these colours: 💛Yellow 5 (Tartrazine): hyperactivity and allergic reactions 💛Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF): potential cancer risk and hyperactivity 💙Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF): skin irritation, allergic reactions, and potential cancer risk 💙Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine): potential cancer risk and skin irritation So, do read the labels. What can we do instead of these dyes? 👍Opt for natural alternatives: Choose desserts made with ingredients like beetroot, strawberries, or raspberries. 👍Read labels carefully: Check for artificial food colouring and avoid. 👍Make your own desserts: Bake your own treats at home using wholesome ingredients. Did you know about this fact? Save & Share this and let’s create a healthier future for our kids. Follow @mombae.blogger for more parenting tips, healthy recipes, and lifestyle advice. #RedDyeFree #KidsHealthMatters #reddye40 Reference: Research papers on https://oehha.ca.gov/ Follow @mombae.blogger

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This post was published on 25th December, 2025 by Stuti on her Instagram handle "@mombae.blogger (Stuti Agarwal 🧿)". Stuti has total 190.8K followers on Instagram and has a total of 2.0K post.This post has received 217 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Stuti gets. Stuti receives an average engagement rate of 0.33% per post on Instagram. This post has received 19 comments which are lower than the average comments that Stuti gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #RedDyeFree #reddye40 #KidsHealthMatters has been used frequently in this Post.