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  In the market, we can see a flood of juices based on artificial and chemical components. From the flavour in juice to the colour all are chemical based so it puts forward a great concern for the health of every person. In the last post on a similar topic ' Are flavoured artificial energy drinks good for health ', I discussed many of these points. Artificial colours are commonly used in fruit drinks and other food and beverage products to enhance their appearance and make them more appealing to consumers. However, some studies have raised concerns about their safety and potential negative health effects. One concern with artificial colours is their link to hyperactivity in children.  Some studies have suggested that certain artificial colours, particularly yellow 5, yellow 6, and red 40, may increase hyperactivity in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavioural problems. While the evidence is not conclusive, some countries have banned o...

 It is common to find hundreds of flavoured energy drinks in the market and many new products are getting launched on the weekly basis. I decided to write this article when I picked a fruit drink thinking that it contains fruits juice or fruit concentrate but after drinking it I found that the product is originally a lime juice and they have only added flavour of the KIWI, Pudina and other fruits in it to make a cocktail of them. Similarly, we are finding many such products in the market which advertise them as fruit or energy juice but actually, they are collections of artificial flavours with a sugar base. They add flavour to enhance the taste and colours to give a juice-like look to the product. They further add other ingredients like preservatives and chemical substances to these drinks.  Now the major question which arises in front of us that Are such flavoured artificial drinks are good for us? I try hard to stick with the original fruit juices prepared by myself because...