food colouring JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈfuːd ˈkʌləraɪɪŋ/ · food.col.ou.ring
noun
- Any substance added to food in order to change its colour. Add a few drops of blue food colouring to the icing.
- A type of dye used in food products, often derived from natural sources such as plants or animals. The food colouring used in the cake was made from beetroot juice.
Did you know? The use of food colouring dates back to ancient times, with evidence of coloured foods found in ancient Egyptian and Greek cuisine. Today, food colouring is used in a wide range of products, from baked goods to soft drinks.