With the continuous development of economy, people's lives are becoming more and more colorful, and many unimaginable foods are springing up like mushrooms after rain, which not only meets people's taste bud needs, but also brings huge economic benefits to businesses. Many people should know that many foods look very beautiful because their ingredients contain pigment. Nowadays, more and more people pay more attention to the protection of health, so many people also have a question about whether pigment is safe. Here I will briefly talk about the theory of pigment for everyone.

1, classification of pigments

At present, pigments are mainly divided into natural pigments and synthetic pigments. Natural pigments mainly include pigments extracted from plants and pigments extracted from animals, such as carotene, carmine and so on, in addition to some microbial pigments. These pigments are relatively safe for human body. In addition, the rest of the pigments are basically synthetic pigments, which have a certain impact on the human body, so they cannot be eaten easily.

2. Pigment in food

As for everyone's concern about the pigments in food, I want to tell you that the pigments in general food are plant pigments and animal pigments, that is, edible pigments. These pigments are edible, so they have no impact on health, but they should also be used within the prescribed scope. Synthetic pigments are only used in a small amount of food and drinks, and the country has extremely strict control over its content. If you are really worried, you can try to eat less of this kind of food.

For the problem of pigment in food, you don't have to worry too much. The content of these food additives in the products of regular manufacturers will be strictly examined. The purpose is to better protect the health of the people.