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U.S. health officials are pushing to get artificial colors out of the nation's food supply.
Change from petroleum-based dyes to natural dyes won’t be easy, fast or cheap, expert says.
Natural dyes are harder to make and use than artificial dyes; they are less consistent in color, less stable.
It could require three to four years to build up the supply of botanical products necessary for industrywide shift.
About 1 in 5 food products in the U.S. contains added colors, whether natural or synthetic.
FDA requires a sample of each batch of synthetic colors to be submitted for testing and certification.
Critics say added colors are a key component of ultraprocessed foods, which account for more than 70% of diet.
Some studies show they can cause neurobehavioral problems in some children.
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