Additives

Allura Red AC (E129): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Hazardous Colour · Azo dye

Synthetic red azo dye. The sixth of the "Southampton Six" linked to hyperactivity in children. Carries mandatory EU warning label. Under EFSA review following animal studies suggesting potential carcinogenicity.

Category: Colour — Azo dye
Typically used in: Sweets, energy drinks, sauces, cereals
Regulatory status: EU warning label required. EFSA safety review ongoing.
Concerns flagged: Possible allergenHyperactivity link

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Sources

Where this comes from

EFSA (2015) — Refined exposure assessment for Allura Red AC -E 129- https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4007
McCann et al. (2007) — Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children: randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial (Southampton study) https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61306-3

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Allura Red AC (E129): What It Is and Is It Safe?

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