E 122 - Azorubine, Carmoisine | E-Number Information

Characteristics

Additive NameAzorubine, Carmoisine

E No.E 122

TypeIndividual Substance

In plain language

A synthetic red dye used to give foods and drinks a vivid crimson colour. Found in processed cheeses, flavoured wines, preserved vegetables, and various processed foods across Europe. Banned in the US, Canada, and Japan due to safety concerns. EFSA has set an acceptable daily intake, but studies have linked it — along with other azo dyes — to hyperactivity in children. EU law requires a warning label on products containing it.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 8 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

4.2.1dried fruit and vegetables

Maximum Level = 200 mg/kg

only preserves of red fruit

Footnote 34: Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133

4.2.2fruit and vegetables in vinegar oil or brine

Maximum Level = 200 mg/kg

only preserves of red fruit

Footnote 34: Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133

4.2.3canned or bottled fruit and vegetables

Maximum Level = 200 mg/kg

only preserves of red fruit

Footnote 34: Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133

4.2.4.1fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote

Maximum Level = 200 mg/kg

only preserves of red fruit

Footnote 34: Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 129, E 131 and E 133

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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