Indiana agency surveys prevalence of artificial food coloring in school meals

Indiana Surveys Artificial Dyes in School Meals

Source: Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana Surveys Artificial Dyes in School Meals INDIANAPOLIS — State leaders in Indiana are examining what goes into school meals by launching a new effort to measure how often artificial food dyes and color additives are served to students. The Indiana Department of Education has begun surveying schools across the state, asking districts to report whether synthetic food coloring appears in breakfasts and lunche…

Indiana agency surveys prevalence of artificial food coloring in school meals

The Indiana Department of Education is surveying public K-12 schools about the prevalence of artificial food dyes and additives following an order from Gov. Mike Braun last year directing state officials to assess the dangers of ultra-processed foods.

Indiana agency surveys prevalence of artificial food coloring in school meals - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner speaks during a 2025 meeting. (Photo by Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle)The Indiana Department of Education is surveying public K-12 schools about the prevalence of artificial food dyes and additives following an order from Gov. Mike Braun last year directing state officials to assess the dangers of ultra-processed foods. The voluntary survey went out to K-12 schools via a newsletter asking schoo…