Amaranth

Avoid color

Synthetic red azo dye. Banned in US since 1976 due to carcinogenicity concerns. Restricted in EU.

Source: FDA ban 1976; EFSA 2010

Also Known As

FD&C Red 2 E123 CI 16185

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