Egypt faces worries over sesame and peanuts after sugarcane juice
The substance of Tartrazine used in coloring food products, such as peanuts and peanut butter, was seized in snack shops in Beni Suef Governorate, just days after the confiscation of Titanium Dioxide in sugarcane juice shops in Egypt. Tartrazine is a legally approved additive by regulatory authorities and is used in foods with yellow or orange coloring, provided that consumption stays within the permissible limits of no more than 7.5 milligrams per kilogram of the product. Reports indicate that excessive use or high intake of this substance may lead to health effects such as allergies, hyperactivity, behavioral disorders, migraines, and impacts on liver functions, with potentially greater effects on children and sensitive individuals. Experts emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring of the substance's usage levels and raising awareness to avoid overconsumption of products containing artificial colorings, in order to protect public health.
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