This is vitamin B2 — a naturally occurring nutrient found in eggs, dairy, meat, and leafy greens. When used as a food additive, it acts as a yellow-orange colouring agent, giving foods a warm, bright hue. It's produced either through fermentation or extracted from natural sources. This is one of the most benign additives on the list — your body actually needs it to function properly. You'll find it in processed meats, fish products, preserved vegetables, and flavoured wines.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 10 food categories:
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