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Allura Red AC: This synthetic colorant, generally known to be derived from insects, is actually produced from coal tar. Allura Red AC is used in the production of food like carbonated drinks, gums, snacks, sauces, soups, wine, and especially apple wine [27].

Sunset Yellow: It is orange red color, and it is usually used for food such as bread, drinks, cereals, sweet powders, ice cream, and snacks.

Brilliant Blue FCF and Brilliant Black BN: Available in blue and black colors, it exists in powder and granular form. It is easily soluble in water while being less soluble in ethanol. Brilliant black is used in the production of various cheese, wine, sauce, and beverages.

Tartrazine: Tartrazine is used to obtain lemon yellow color and is added to food products such as bread, beverages, cereals, peanuts, confectionery, cream, ice cream, and canned food.

Erythosine: Being a xanthen-class colorant in the structure of benzoate, erythosine exists the form of red powder or granules. It is added to flavored milk and puddings, ice products, chewing gum and candies, jelly and drink powders [29, 30].

Quinoline Yellow: Quinoline yellow is a synthetic substance used to obtain a greenish yellow color. It is used in soft drinks, jams and canned foods, edible ice, sweets, candies, pickles, sauces, and spices [28].

Brown FK and Brown HT: Brown FK is used in smoked and cured fish, meat, and chips, while Brown HT is used in various biscuits, chocolates, and cakes.

Other water soluble synthetic colorants are Green S, Indigotine, Patent Blue V, Litolurubin BK, Red 2G, Ponso 4R, and Azorubin.