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E129

Allura Red AC

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E-number category

Colour

Source

Synthetic (chemical) production

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made
A synthetic (azo) red colour; it is chemically produced and carries no animal source.
Where it is used
Widely used for red colour in confectionery, carbonated drinks, desserts, crisps and snacks.
Health note
It has been linked to hyperactivity and allergy in children; in the EU a label warning is mandatory; it is restricted in some countries. It calls for caution from the standpoint of the tayyib principle.
Halal assessment
It is synthetic in origin and contains nothing animal; there is no halal obstacle. It has been left as doubtful because of the health debate and the tayyib principle.

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