Color additives in chewing gum products sold through Indian online marketplaces: variances and compliance with food safety norms in India, the EU, and the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chewing gum (CG) is a widely consumed confectionery product, and it often contains various synthetic color additives to enhance the visual appeal. However, the regulatory status of these colorants differs across regions.

Objective

This study aims to systematically identify the color additives found in the list of ingredients of chewing gum products available on Indian online marketplaces and to compare the regulatory frameworks governing these food colorants in India, the European Union (EU), and the United States of America (USA).

Methodology

Chewing gum products were identified from Indian online marketplaces namely Amazon Fresh, BigBasket, and Flipkart using "chewing gum" as the specific search keyword. The data on color additives listed in the ingredien

SUBMITTER: Alhalabi B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487402 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature