Au naturel

摘要

Everybody loves colourful sweets. Children are particularly attracted to vibrant lollipops, jellies and gums. But when it comes to confectionery, it is not only the sugar content that parents are worried about. Numerous studies have shown that more and more consumers prefer food that is free from additives. Artificial colours are still used to colour foods and beverages. They are produced synthetically and either replicate naturally occurring substances (natural-identical substances) or are completely synthetic compounds. Some artificial colours are suspected of negatively influencing the behaviour of children.