Question from Lena Rothman
I’m wondering if you or anyone on this site has any info on Red40LAKE; Yellow5&6 LAKE:RED 40;Blue1&2LAKE(WHAT DOES LAKE MEAN!?);Yellow5 and carnauba wax. These jelly beans are given out to adults that suffer with headaches and possible neurologic problems. I’m wondering if there could be a connection. I’d like to research it myself but have no idea where to glean the information. The gov’t sites say pretty much anything is safe and we know better. Any leads? Thank you in advance.
Debra’s Answer
A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives covers all the food colorings and other food additives–what they are made of and their health effects. Also see the Feingold Association website.
