Additives
Amaranth (E123): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Hazardous
Colour · Azo dye
Red azo dye. Banned in the USA since 1976 due to suspected carcinogenicity. Restricted to use in roe (fish eggs) only in the EU. Avoid where possible.
- Category
- Colour — Azo dye
- Typically used in
- Fish roe products only (EU restricted)
- Regulatory status
- Banned USA. Restricted in EU.
- Concerns flagged
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Carcinogenicity concern
Scrannr flags Amaranth automatically when you scan a barcode.
Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2010) — Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of Amaranth -E 123- as a food additive http://www.efsa.europa.eu/fr/efsajournal/doc/1649.pdf
Products
Products containing Amaranth
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