tartrazin

/tɑrˈtræziːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A synthetic food dye derived from coal tar, used to give a yellow or green color to foods, cosmetics, and other products.

“The packaging of the energy drink contained a warning label about the use of tartrazine as a food dye.”

Synonyms

  • FD&C Yellow No. 5
  • yellow dye

Antonyms

  • chlorophyll