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Carbon black from vegetable origin is used as a food coloring, known in Europe as additive E153. It is approved for use as additive 153 (Carbon blacks or Vegetable carbon) in Australia and New Zealand but has been banned in the US. The color pigment carbon black has been widely used for many years in food and beverage packaging.
Vegetable carbon (E 153) is a substance used in food and medicine. The EFSA Panel re-evaluated its safety and concluded that it is not of safety concern at the reported use levels, provided it contains less than 1 µg/kg of residual carcinogenic PAHs.
E153 is a food additive approved by the European Union (EU). It is used as a natural colouring agent in food and drink products. The common name for E153 is vegetable carbon. E153 is produced from burning vegetable matter, but may also be produced from animal charcoal.
Vegetable carbon (E153) is a black food additive derived from carbonized vegetable materials. It is used in various products such as confectionery, bakery, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Vegetable carbon (E 153) is a substance used in food and beverages. The EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) re-evaluated its safety and concluded that it is not of safety concern at the reported use levels.
Apr 27, 2012 · The EFSA ANS Panel provides a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of vegetable carbon (E 153). Vegetable carbon has been evaluated previously by the SCF (1977, 1983) and by JECFA (1970, 1977, 1987).
Apr 27, 2012 · Additive: E153 - Vegetable carbon Risk of overexposure EFSA evaluation : Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of vegetable carbon -E 153- as a food additive (2012-04-27)
