Rabiah Ayman’s scientific contributions

The colors that are used in the food are now used in a higher rate for the production of important food commodities like dairy, bakery, food industries. The Food dyes also plays an important part by providing a positive impact on the commercialization of food. The dyes are of two types mainly, the natural dyes as well as synthetic dyes. The natural dyes are naturally isolated processed and used as coloring agents, whereas the synthetic dyes are chemically synthesized and is used worldwide as the coloring agent, but these agents could be harmful for the human health. This review paper is mainly concentrated on the various dyes, their uses and the negative impact on human health and an alternative source for the coloring purpose which could be used in the modern food industry to expand the commercialization as well as providing safe consumption to the public.