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E123❌ Avoid

Amaranth (FD&C Red 2)

Category

Colours

Function

Red

EU: ApprovedUS: Banned

Avoid. Banned or considered harmful; avoid consumption.

Official Sources

EU Register — EU Register entry for E123(2026-07-01, tier 1)
EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E123)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E123(2026-07-01, tier 2)

Last checked: 2026-07-13