着色料 (chakushokuryou) Japanese meaning: coloring agent | Kotomoraが
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This candy uses artificial coloring.
I decorated the cake with natural food coloring.
Usage patterns
〈物〉に着色料を使うto use coloring agent in something
Natural food coloring is used in this snack.
着色料が入っているto contain coloring agent (as an ingredient)
This juice doesn't contain any artificial coloring.
着色料を加えるto add coloring agent
I added red food coloring to the cake batter.
合成着色料synthetic coloring agent (as opposed to natural)
I avoided synthetic food coloring and chose natural products instead.