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Nov 19, 2015 · The numbers listed on your packaged foods replace the chemical or common name of food additives. These are used to enhance the colour, flavour, texture or prevent them from spoiling.
Artificial red dye, or more specifically Allura Red AC (FD&C Red No. 40 or E129), has been in the food industry's spotlight for decades due to growing concerns about its potential health implications.
Jan 28, 2022 · Allura red AC, also known as “CL Food Red 17”, is a synthetic red azo food colouring (E129) with the chemical formula C 18 H 14 N 2 Na 2 O 8 S 2 . Although it is usually supplied as a sodium salt, it can also be used in the form of calcium and potassium salts.
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- Foods. 2022 Feb; 11(3): 379.
Feb 16, 2015 · New exposure data for Allura Red (E129) food colouring suggest that current intakes are safe, according to a revised opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
E129 – allura red. E129 is a red or orange like synthetic dye which is used as a food colouring in drinks and sweets. As well as being linked to hyperactive behaviour in children, it may also cause allergic skin reactions in adults, especially anyone sensitive to aspirin.
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E-numbers, which represent food additives on packaged foods, can be both good and bad. Let me explain…. Food additives as such have been used for ages. The ancient Romans, for instance, used saffron, salt, and vinegar to either colour their food, or preserve it.
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E129 (allura red) These colours are used in several foods, including soft drinks, sweets, cakes and ice cream. Find out more about food additives, including E numbers and hyperactivity, on the Food Standards Agency website. Should my child avoid these food colours?
