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Allura Red AC, also known as FD&C Red 40 or E129, is a red azo dye commonly used in food. It was developed in 1971 by the Allied Chemical Corporation, who gave the substance its name. [1] [2] It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water.
The FDA enforcement notice highlights that the Pink Lemonade contains FD&C Red No. 40 dye, a coloring agent associated with colorectal cancer. Additionally, the Yellow Lemonade and Yellow Lemonade ...
The new legislation, which was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28, prohibits blue dye No. 1, blue dye No. 2, green dye No. 3, yellow dye No. 5, yellow dye No. 6 and red dye No. 40 ...
Azorubine has shown no evidence of mutagenic or carcinogenic properties and an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0–4 mg/kg was established in 1983 by the WHO. [9]: 19 In rare instances, it may cause skin and respiratory allergic reactions even to FDA approved dosages.
The FDA told The New York Times at the time that the risk of getting cancer from red dye No. 3 was no greater than one in 100,000 over a lifetime of eating it.
Ponceau 4R is a strawberry red azo dye which can be used in a variety of food products, and is usually synthesized from aromatic hydrocarbons; it is stable to light, heat, and acid but fades in the presence of ascorbic acid. [1]: 460
Amaranth, FD&C Red No. 2, E123, C.I. Food Red 9, Acid Red 27, Azorubin S, or C.I. 16185 is a modified red azo dye used as a food dye and to color cosmetics. The name was taken from amaranth grain , a plant distinguished by its red color and edible protein-rich seeds.
Known as the California School Food Safety Act, Assembly Bill 2316 would ban Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Green 3, which Gabriel has called “nonessential ingredients” that ...