carbon black

Caution artificial color

Black colorant in confectionery and bakery. Concerns about PAH contamination. Banned in the US as food colorant; permitted in EU with purity limits.

Source: Not FDA-approved for food; EU Regulation 1333/2008

Also Known As

["E153" "vegetable carbon"]

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