E 102 - Tartrazine | E-Number Information

Characteristics

Additive NameTartrazine

E No.E 102

TypeIndividual Substance

In plain language

A synthetic yellow dye used in processed foods, soft drinks, confectionery, and some cheeses. It has no nutritional value — purely cosmetic. EFSA and FDA consider it safe at approved levels, but it remains controversial. Some studies link it to hyperactivity in children, particularly in combination with other artificial dyes. People with aspirin sensitivity or asthma may also react to it. Worth checking labels if you're sensitive.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 5 food categories:

1.7.5processed cheese

Maximum Level = 100 mg/kg

only flavoured processed cheese

Footnote 33: Maximum individually or for the combination of E 100, E 102, E 120, E 122, E 160e and E 161b

4.2.3canned or bottled fruit and vegetables

Maximum Level = 100 mg/kg

only processed mushy and garden peas (canned)

9.2Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans

Maximum Level = 100 mg/kg

only fish paste and crustacean paste

Footnote 35: Maximum individually or for the combination of E 100, E 102, E 120, E 122, E 142, E 151, E 160e, E 161b

14.2.7.1Aromatised wines

Maximum Level = 100 mg/L

only americano, bitter vino

Footnote 26: In americano E 100, E 101, E 102, E 104, E 120, E 122, E 123, E 124 are authorised individually or in combination

14.2.7.2Aromatised wine-based drinks

Maximum Level = 100 mg/L

only bitter soda

Footnote 28: In bitter soda E 100, E 101, E 102, E 104, E 110, E 120, E 122, E 123, E 124, E 129 are authorised individually or in combination

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