FDA Bans First FD&C Dye! Which Will be Next?

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The FDA has moved to finally ban Red Dye No. 3 from use in food and drugs in America.  Red Dye No. 3 was first determined to be a cancer causing color additive almost 30 years ago.  Studies conducted using labs rats found that they became inflicted with the disease after consuming large amounts of Red dye No. 3.  Thirty years ago, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from use in cosmetics but left the door open for it to be used as a color additive in food and prescription drugs.  By January 2027, the FDA has ordered that Red Dye No 3 must be removed from all food in the USA and by 2028--from all drugs. Food Manufacturers Shiver in their Boots Red Dye No. 3 has mostly been used in baked goods, sweets and candies.  It is used by prominent candy manufacturers such as Mars Inc (Skittles) and Just Born Quality Confections (Peeps).  Food Manufacturing giants such as Con Agra, McCormick, Heinz, General Mills and Pepsi Co will all have to find alternatives for ...

Tomato Free Ketchup (Recipe)

I created this tomato free ketchup for a client with a nightshade allergy. Nightshades are a family of plants that come from the capsicum and solanum families. Typical nightshade vegetables are tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and eggplant. Nightshade plants contain a poisonous substance called solanine. The fruit and vegetable of the plant are safe to eat. However, those with allergies to nightshades or certain nightshade fruits and vegetables must avoid them in their daily diet.

It's very tough to find tomato free foods. tomatoes are usually a base that is found in everything--from soups to sauces. you name it--tomatoes are probably in it. what happens when you have a tomato allergy buy still want to enjoy the taste of ketchup? this tomato free ketchup is suitable for all nightshade allergy sufferers. it's also suitable people who simply avoid tomatoes because of the inflammation that it induces. Yes, there are people who willingly avoid eating nightshades!

You don't have to go ketchup free if you're an allergy sufferer! you can still enjoy a taste similar to ketchup. After taste testing it myself, i found the ketchup to be a fairly okay tomato free substitute. Still savory and zesty, it worked well with foods where regular ketchup would be the desired choice.





This recipe was created for a client who sought an elimination diet consultation. do you need to eliminate certain foods or ingredients from your diet? Sign up to receive your own elimination diet consult!


TOMATO FREE KETCHUP RECIPE:

1 1/2 cup organic carrots chopped
Can organic beets
1 small onion diced
Can of organic jellied cranberry
1/4 cup of water
1/8 cup organic apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup agave syrup
1.5 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp old bay seasoning






1.) Place chopped veggies into food processor or vitamix
2.) Add in liquid ingredients, seasonings and blend until smooth.
3.) Check processor to ensure consistency is ketchup-like

If you find the texture to be too thick for your liking, gradually add more water until you receive your desired consistency.

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