Yellow Food Dye in Cheetos Can Make Skin Transparent, Researchers Find
The scientists behind this bizarre breakthrough suggest that this Cheetos food coloring interacts uniquely with mouse skin. It alters its light absorption and reflection properties. Since the dye makes light pass through the cells, it renders the skin translucent. The results stunned researchers!
How Cheetos Food Coloring Turns Skin See-Through?
So, how does this vivid dye make skin transparent? The answer lies in the way our cells handle light. Our cell membranes contain a mix of fats and water, which typically make skin opaque. When Tartrazine is introduced, it changes the way light interacts with these cell structures, allowing it to pass through. This essentially illuminates the cells, making underlying structures visible to the naked eye.
For the study, scientists used an intense dose of Tartrazine on specific areas of mice. Under special lighting, they could observe the mice’s internal organs, muscles, and even brain activity. This was an unprecedented sight, providing a live look at blood vessels and muscle movement – all thanks to the humble Cheetos food coloring.
While seeing through mouse skin is novel, the scientific implications are potentially huge. Imagine medical advancements where doctors could see through human skin to diagnose conditions without invasive procedures! That seems doable with the food dye used in snacks.
