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Abstract
Metanil yellow used as food colorant extensively used in various foods as an adulterant in different food substances such as turmeric, pulses, candy and ice-cream to provide a bright fresh colour to them. It belongs to non-permitted category of food colour as continued intake of this toxic food colour causes to adverse life –threatening effects in humans. Numerous studies conducted and reported the health issues related to metanil yellow. Awareness among general public should be increased regarding its toxic effects and use of metanil yellow in food materials should be completely banned.