Tag: food dye

fun facts

Juglone.

July 24, 2025

This compound occurs naturally in the Junglandaceae family of plants, particularly the black walnut tree. It is toxic or growth-stunting to most things in its vicinity. “It is sometimes used as an herbicide, as a dye for cloth and inks, […]

under the microscope

Common food dye turns live mice transparent.

September 14, 2024

This sounds like science fiction, but I think it’s not. “In an effort to enhance the research abilities of biologists, Stanford University researchers have discovered that applying a popular food coloring to the skin of mice allowed them to see […]