Tartrazine

Tartrazine molecular structure

2-5 year old preschoolers β€’ Consumable product

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Safe for preschoolers to eat Tartrazine?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Tartrazine use with caution for 2-5 year old children when used in food products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

Detailed Analysis

FD&C Yellow 102 is an approved synthetic dye but linked to hyperactivity and allergic reactions in children so use with caution in 2-5 year olds in consumables
Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Asthma: Tartrazine has been shown to trigger asthma attacks or worsen symptoms in susceptible children, especially those with aspirin sensitivity.
ADHD/ADD: Some studies and regulatory agencies (such as the European Food Safety Authority) have linked tartrazine and other artificial food dyes to increased hyperactivity and attention issues in children.
Banned: Tartrazine use is restricted or requires warning labels in some countries (such as Norway and Austria in the past, and the EU requires warning labels), due to potential health risks.

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Alternative Names for Tartrazine

This ingredient may also be listed as:

food color fd&c yellow 102Yellow 5CI 19140

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Tartrazine

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Tartrazine or its alternative names.

Research Articles on Tartrazine

Scientific research related to this ingredient:

Determination of the protective effect of curcumin against tartrazine-induced DNA damage and HSP 70 in the rat brain.

PMID: 40643647PubMed β†—

Excipients in pharmaceuticals: mechanisms of hypersensitivity and the role of global pharmacovigilance.

PMID: 40627271PubMed β†—

Neurotoxicity of food colorants: Gut dysbiosis and reduced short-chain fatty acids disrupt the enteric nervous system and lead to neurological disability.

PMID: 40602696PubMed β†—

Second-derivative UV spectral analysis of aqueous humor for eye disease diagnosis and assessing the effects of food additives on ocular health.

PMID: 40389612PubMed β†—

The Impact of Tartrazine on DNA Methylation, Histone Deacetylation, and Genomic Stability in Human Cell Lines.

PMID: 40077783PubMed β†—

Role of gallic acid against hepatic functional and histological deteriorations in tartrazine-intoxicated rats.

PMID: 39894384PubMed β†—

Evaluation of bone development and organs in rat fetuses exposed to tartrazine.

PMID: 39866447PubMed β†—

The food dye Tartrazine disrupts vascular formation both in zebrafish larvae and in human primary endothelial cells.

PMID: 39639097PubMed β†—

Evaluation of the effect of tartrazine on the offspring rats in an inΒ vivo experimental model.

PMID: 39619970PubMed β†—

Additives in Processed Foods as a Potential Source of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: A Review.

PMID: 39584955PubMed β†—

Biochemical processes mediating neurotoxicity induced by synthetic food dyes: A review of current evidence.

PMID: 39260596PubMed β†—

Impact of food additives on neurodevelopmental processes in zebrafish (Danio rerio): Exploring circadian clock genes and dopamine system.

PMID: 38830726PubMed β†—

Comparison of in vitro Toxicities of 8-Prenylnaringenin, Tartrazine and 17Ξ²-Estradiol, Representatives of Natural and Synthetic Estrogens, in Rat and Human Hepatoma Cell Lines.

PMID: 38597376PubMed β†—

Inhibitory effects of thymol and carvacrol on heme degradation and oxidative products due to tartrazine: and studies.

PMID: 38312565PubMed β†—

Metabolism of azo food dyes by bacterial members of the human gut microbiome.

PMID: 37769703PubMed β†—

Synthetic azo-dye, Tartrazine induces neurodevelopmental toxicity via mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in zebrafish embryos.

PMID: 37741213PubMed β†—

Tartrazine Modifies the Activity of and Genes-Is This a Link between Cancer and Neurological Disorders?

PMID: 37447272PubMed β†—

Azo dyes in the food industry: Features, classification, toxicity, alternatives, and regulation.

PMID: 37429408PubMed β†—

Cytotoxic and mutagenic effects of the food additive tartrazine on eukaryotic cells.

PMID: 36564854PubMed β†—

Riboflavin attenuates tartrazine toxicity in the cerebellar cortex of adult albino rat.

PMID: 36369258PubMed β†—

Identification of Tartrazine adulteration and evaluating exposure to synthetic dyes of sunset yellow and Quinoline yellow through consumption of food products among children.

PMID: 36348810PubMed β†—

Effects of Tartrazine on Some Sexual Maturation Parameters in Immature Female Wistar Rats.

PMID: 36012044PubMed β†—

These research articles provide scientific evidence about Tartrazine safety and effects.

Common Questions About Tartrazine

Safe for preschoolers to eat Tartrazine?

Use caution with Tartrazine for 2-5 year old children. Some safety concerns have been identified.

What are the asthma risks of Tartrazine for preschoolers?

Can make breathing issues like asthma worse in babies and kids. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the adhd/add risks of Tartrazine for preschoolers?

May be linked to attention or hyperactivity issues in children. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the banned risks of Tartrazine for preschoolers?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Tartrazine?

Tartrazine is commonly found in food products, dietary supplements, and consumable items. Always check ingredient labels before use.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to eating products with Tartrazine?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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