Question

When the coloring is truly artificial, the food statement “food color added” needs to be added.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in examination.

My question is taken from Principles of Chemical Preservation of Food-2 in division Principles of Chemical Preservation of Food, Principles of Food Irradiation and Food Quality factors of Food Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) False

Explanation: When the coloring is truly artificial, the food statement “food color added” is insufficient as the consumer may assume that the color has been derived from the food itself. The statement required is “artificial coloring”.