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Amaranth Dye (E123)
Amaranth Dye (E123)
Also known as: E123, FD&C Red 2, FD&C Red No. 2, Red 2
Banned
Amaranth (FD&C Red No. 2) was banned by the FDA for use in food in 1976 due to concerns from animal carcinogenicity studies.
Found in
1,485 products
E-number
E123
Type
colour
What it is
Amaranth (E123, FD&C Red No. 2), a synthetic azo dye used to impart red color.
Synthetic red food coloring.
Why it's flagged
- banned for food use in the United States since 1976
- azo dye class historically associated with hyperactivity concerns
- carcinogenicity concerns from rodent studies
What regulators actually say
"FD&C Red No. 2 - Delisted, 41 FR 3093, January 21, 1976."
"The Panel established an ADI of 0.15 mg/kg bw/day for Amaranth (E 123)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
FD&C Red No. 2 (Amaranth) was de-listed for food use by FDA in 1976 (41 FR 3093).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized in EU under Regulation 1333/2008 for limited categories; ADI 0.15 mg/kg bw/day per EFSA 2010 re-evaluation.
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