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E123Best avoided

Amaranth

Colour

E123, also known as Amaranth, is a food additive in the colour category. Synthetic red dye, banned in the USA. Skaren rates it "best avoided". It is suitable for vegans.

Category
Colour
Safety
Best avoided
Vegan
Yes

What is E123?

E123 (Amaranth) — Synthetic red dye, banned in the USA.

Is E123 (Amaranth) safe?

E123, also known as Amaranth, is a food additive in the colour category. Synthetic red dye, banned in the USA. Skaren rates it "best avoided". It is suitable for vegans.

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