Additives
Yellow 2G (E107): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Hazardous
Colour · Azo dye
Yellow 2G is a synthetic yellow azo dye. It is not among the food colours permitted in the EU/UK and is banned in several countries including the US, Canada, Japan, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Azo dyes of this type can trigger intolerance reactions, particularly in aspirin-sensitive and asthmatic individuals.
- Category
- Colour — Azo dye
- Typically used in
- Not permitted in food; formerly soft drinks, sweets and baked goods.
- Regulatory status
- Not permitted as a food colour in the EU/UK; banned in many countries.
- Concerns flagged
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Possible allergen
Scrannr flags Yellow 2G automatically when you scan a barcode.
Sources
Where this comes from
- Amchandra et al. (2024) — Food Safety and Health Concerns of Synthetic Food Colors: An Update https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11280921/
Products
Products containing Yellow 2G
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