E122 - Azorubine, Carmoisine

Mark Velov Author: Mark Velov Time for reading: ~0 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
E122 - Azorubine, Carmoisine

Type: food additive Category: food colors Group description: Food colors with indices from E 100 to E 199 color the products and restore losses due to processing

  • Type: food supplement
  • Category: food colors
  • Group description:

Food colors with indices from E 100 to E 199 color the products and restore the lost color due to processing. They can be natural (such as beta-carotene) or chemical (such as tartrazine).

Azorubin is  a red dye. Causes allergies and rashes. It is banned in Austria, Norway, Sweden. Austrian consumer organizations classify E 122 as an allergen that is dangerous for asthmatics.

Azorubin is used in marzipans, jams, yogurts, rolls with jam fillings, "brown" sauces and red drinks.

Properties and technological characteristics: colorant

Food colors color the mixtures and products, give a good look to the finished products.

Possible names: E-122, Azorubin, Carmuazine 

 

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