A synthetic red dye used to give food a vivid cherry-pink colour. In most countries its use is heavily restricted — in the EU it is only permitted in cocktail cherries and candied cherries. It was once widely used in sweets and maraschino cherries before concerns arose. The FDA and EFSA have flagged potential thyroid effects at high doses due to its iodine content, though typical dietary exposure remains low.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 1 food category:
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