Carmoisine C.I. No. 14720

Also Known As : E122, Food Red 3, Azorubine S

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Usage Tips

Carmoisine C.I. No. 14720 can be used to impart red or maroon color to jams, sauces, swiss rolls, marzipan, raspberry flavoured desserts, sweets and other fermented foods.

Common names and forms

Synthetic Food Colour CI-14720

Description

Carmoisine C.I. No. 14720 is an azo dye obtained by chemical synthesis as a disodium salt. It is red to maroon food coloring agent used in foods which are heat-treated after fermentation. It is highly soluble in water and has been coded as E122 by the European union.

Selection Guide

Look for the "use-by" date on the packaging of Carmoisine C.I. No. 14720.

Note

Consumption of Carmoisine C.I. No. 14720 may worsen asthma and may cause allergic reaction in those who are allergic to aspirin. It may also induce hyperactivity in children. It may cause reaction in those who are intolerant to salicylates.⁽¹⁾

Resource & Links

(1) http://www.ivyroses.com/Define/E122

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