Ci 75470
Cochineal extract/carmine is approved as a food colorant but can cause severe IgE-mediated allergic reactions including anaphylaxis; FDA requires explicit labeling on products containing cochineal extract or carmine.
What it is
CI 75470 is the Color Index designation for carmine (cochineal extract), a red colorant derived from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus); the active chromophore is carminic acid.
Natural red coloring agent for food and beverages.
Why it's flagged
- IgE-mediated hypersensitivity
- anaphylaxis in sensitized individuals
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved color additive exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.100; mandatory declaration as 'cochineal extract' or 'carmine' on labels.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E120 (cochineal, carminic acid, carmines) with established ADI of 5 mg/kg bw/day.
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