Additives
Iron Oxides (E172III): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Colour
Black iron oxide (magnetite, Fe3O4) used as a food colour. Authorised for colouring olive flesh. Not absorbed by the body at typical food use levels. No known health concerns.
- Category
- Colour
- Typically used in
- Olives (flesh colouring), some speciality confectionery
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
- Also listed as
- Black
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