1. Food Industry (largest use)

• Beverages: soft drinks, energy drinks, juices, alcohol mixers

• Confectionery: candies, gummies, chewing gum, marshmallows

• Desserts: ice cream, popsicles, custard, jelly, cake icing

• Snacks: chips, biscuits, breakfast cereals, noodles

• Processed foods: pickles, mustard, canned fruits/vegetables

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

• Coloring for tablets, capsules, syrups, suspensions, and ointments

• Improves product identification and appearance

• Used in many over-the-counter and prescription drugs

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Makeup: eyeshadow, lipstick, foundation, nail polish

• Hygiene products: shampoos, soaps, shower gels, mouthwash

• Skincare: lotions, creams, masks

4. Other Industrial Applications

• Pet food and animal feed coloring

• Textile dyeing (silk, wool, nylon)

• Inks, paints, coatings, and household detergents

• Laboratory and diagnostic color markers

5. Special Notes

• Some individuals may experience intolerance or allergy-like reactions (rash, asthma, hyperactivity in sensitive children).

• Regulated worldwide with strict limits on usage levels.