Are food color safe in pregnancy?

Question

There was a function at home and the sweets had bright artificial colours, I ate a couple before thinking about it. Now im 5 months and a little worried na. Are these food colours okay once in a while? Anyone asked their doc?

Akanksha Sarkar · Answer

I panicked after eating some heavily colored tandoori chicken, but doctor said occasional trace amounts won't harm. Just try to avoid it going forward.

Mahalakshmi Ruia · Answer

My mother always made colorful dishes using natural spinach puree or turmeric rather than market colors. It is much safer and healthier.

Revathi Ghosh · Answer

Why consume chemical colors unnecessarily? Just stick to plain, simple, home-cooked food for these few months.

Padmini Singh · Answer

The dietitian at my hospital recommended avoiding synthetic food coloring in biryani or cakes. It is always better to stick to natural ingredients.

Chinnamma Karunakaran · Answer

Better to avoid artificial food colors during pregnancy as they have chemicals. Use natural things like saffron or beetroot juice instead.