How does mountain dew get its characteristic yellow colour?

Presence of turmeric

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Presence of erythrosine

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Presence of tartrazine

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Presence of carmoisine

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The correct option is C
Presence of tartrazine

Tartrazine mainly imparts a yellowish colour to the food substance. It can be found in a wide variety of food including desserts and candies, soft drinks, condiments, and breakfast cereals. It is found in mountain dew, macaroni and cheese, M&M’s candy, canned pie filling etc. Erythrosine and carmoisine are used to provide red colour to food items.

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