The transparent areas take on an orangish color, Ou said, similar to that of the food dye. The dye used in the solution is commonly known as FD&C Yellow No. 5, certified for use by the US Food and ...

In a new study, researchers made the skin on the skulls and abdomens of live mice transparent by applying to the areas a mixture of water and a common yellow food coloring called tartrazine.

While turning the skin on mice transparent is an interesting and useful side effect of the yellow dye used in Cheetos, it does raise some questions about just how safe it is to partake in this ...