Question

Write about artificial food colours, the substances used in them and their harmful effects.
[3 mark]

Answer 1

• Food colours are added to provide good colour to the food. [1 mark]
• Artificial food colours are prepared with the use of chemicals and added to foods like sauce, jams and pickles. It contains small quantities of lead and arsenic. [1 mark]
• Overconsumption of these artificial colours is detrimental to health and causes disease like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). [1 mark]