A yellow-orange pigment that gives foods a natural golden colour. It's actually vitamin B2 — an essential nutrient your body needs — produced either from natural fermentation or synthesised. Found in processed meats, fish products, canned vegetables, and some drinks. One of the safest additives on the list. Your body uses any excess as a regular vitamin, so there's no toxicity concern. No controversies, no regulatory concerns from EFSA, WHO, or FDA.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 10 food categories:
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