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Alkannin
Alkannin (E103) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E103Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Colorings
Colorings control visual expectation: fruitiness, roast, freshness, richness, fun, or consistency between batches.
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Color names tell you whether the effect comes from a recognizable plant source, caramelization, mineral pigment, or synthetic dye system.
PaletteSpectrumPigmentCaramelDroplets
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Allura red
A family of colourants, glazing agents, and surface-finish ingredients used to change appearance.
E129Common in candies, confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings.
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Allura Red AC
Allura Red AC (E129) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E129Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Alpha-carotene, Beta-carotene, Gamma-carotene
Alpha-carotene, Beta-carotene, Gamma-carotene (E160a) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E160aCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Aluminium
Aluminium (E173) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E173Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Amaranth
Amaranth (E123) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E123Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Ammonia caramel
Ammonia caramel (E150c) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E150cCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Annatto
An orange-red food colour extracted from achiote seeds.
Common in candies, confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings.
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Annatto extracts, bixin-based
Annatto extracts, bixin-based (E160b(i)/INS 160b(i)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160b(i)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Annatto extracts, norbixin-based
Annatto extracts, norbixin-based (E160b(ii)/INS 160b(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160b(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Annatto, bixin, norbixin
Annatto, bixin, norbixin (E160b) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E160bCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins (E163) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E163Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin (E161j) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161jCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Beeswax
A family of colourants, glazing agents, and surface-finish ingredients used to change appearance.
E901Common in candies, bakery glazes, confectionery coatings, coated snacks.
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Beetroot Red, Betanin
Beetroot Red, Betanin (E162) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E162Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Beta-apo-8'-carotenal
Beta-apo-8'-carotenal (E160e) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E160eCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Beta-carotene
A family of colourants, glazing agents, and surface-finish ingredients used to change appearance.
E160ACommon in candies, confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings.
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Beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora
Beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora (E160a(iii)/INS 160a(iii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160a(iii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Beta-carotene, synthetic
Beta-carotene, synthetic (E160a(i)/INS 160a(i)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160a(i)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Beta-carotene, vegetable
Beta-carotene, vegetable (E160a(ii)/INS 160a(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160a(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Black carrot extract
Black carrot extract (E163(vi)/INS 163(vi)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(vi)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Black PN, Brilliant Black BN
Black PN, Brilliant Black BN (E151) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E151Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Blackcurrant extract
Blackcurrant extract (E163(iii)/INS 163(iii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(iii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Brilliant blue
A family of colourants, glazing agents, and surface-finish ingredients used to change appearance.
E133Common in candies, confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings.
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Brilliant blue FCF
Brilliant blue FCF (E133) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E133Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Brown FK
Brown FK (E154) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E154Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Brown HT
Brown HT (E155) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E155Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Butterfly pea flower extract
Butterfly pea flower extract (E163(xi)/INS 163(xi)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(xi)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Calcium carbonate
Calcium carbonate (E170(i)/INS 170(i)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E170(i)Common in seasonings, bakery glazes, snacks, baked goods.
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Calcium carbonate, Chalk
Calcium carbonate, Chalk (E170) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E170Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Calcium hydrogen carbonate
Calcium hydrogen carbonate (E170(ii)/INS 170(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E170(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Canthaxanthin
Canthaxanthin (E161g) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161gCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Caramel Colour
A brown food colour made by controlled heating of carbohydrates.
Common in candies, confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings.
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Caramels
Caramels (E150/INS 150) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E150Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Carbon black
Carbon black (E152) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E152Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Carmine
A stable red colour made from cochineal insects.
Common in confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings, snack shells.
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Carmoisine
Carmoisine (E122) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E122Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Carotenoids
Carotenoids (E160/INS 160) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Caustic sulfite caramel
Caustic sulfite caramel (E150b) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E150bCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins
Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins (E140) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E140Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Citranaxanthin
Citranaxanthin (E161i) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161iCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Citrus Red 2
Citrus Red 2 (E121) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E121Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmine
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmine (E120) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E120Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Colours and coatings
A family of colourants, glazing agents, and surface-finish ingredients used to change appearance.
Common in candies, confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings.
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Copper chlorophyllin
A family of colourants, glazing agents, and surface-finish ingredients used to change appearance.
E141Common in candies, confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings.
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Copper complexes of chlorophyllins
Copper complexes of chlorophyllins (E141(ii)/INS 141(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E141(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Copper complexes of chlorophylls
Copper complexes of chlorophylls (E141) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E141Common in candies, decorated bakery foods, desserts, snack coatings.
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Cryptoxanthin
Cryptoxanthin (E161c) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161cCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Curcumin
Curcumin (E100) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E100Common in candies, decorated bakery foods, desserts, snack coatings.
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Dunaliella salina extract
Dunaliella salina extract (E160a(iv)/INS 160a(iv)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160a(iv)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Elderberry colour
Elderberry colour (E163(ix)/INS 163(ix)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(ix)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Erythrosine
Erythrosine (E127) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E127Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid
Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid (E160f) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E160fCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Fast Green FCF
Fast Green FCF (E143) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E143Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Fast Yellow AB
Fast Yellow AB (E105) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E105Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Flavoxanthin
Flavoxanthin (E161a) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161aCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Gardenia blue
Gardenia blue (E165/INS 165) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E165Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Gold
Gold (E175) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E175Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Grape skin extract
Grape skin extract (E163(ii)/INS 163(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Green S
Green S (E142) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E142Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Hibiscus colour
Hibiscus colour (E163(x)/INS 163(x)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(x)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Indanthrene blue RS
Indanthrene blue RS (E130) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E130Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Indigo carmine
Indigo carmine (E132) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E132Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Iron oxide, black
Iron oxide, black (E172(i)/INS 172(i)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E172(i)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Iron oxide, red
Iron oxide, red (E172(ii)/INS 172(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E172(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Iron oxide, yellow
Iron oxide, yellow (E172(iii)/INS 172(iii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E172(iii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Iron oxides and iron hydroxides
Iron oxides and iron hydroxides (E172) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E172Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Lutein
Lutein (E161b) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161bCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Lycopene
Lycopene (E160d) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E160dCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Lycopene from Blakeslea trispora
Lycopene from Blakeslea trispora (E160d(iii)/INS 160d(iii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160d(iii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Lycopene from tomato
Lycopene from tomato (E160d(ii)/INS 160d(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160d(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Lycopene, synthetic
Lycopene, synthetic (E160d(i)/INS 160d(i)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160d(i)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Orange GGN
Orange GGN (E111) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E111Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Orcein, Orchil
Orcein, Orchil (E182) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E182Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Paprika extract
Paprika extract (E160c(i)/INS 160c(i)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E160c(i)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Paprika oleoresin
Paprika oleoresin (E160c) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E160cCommon in candies, decorated bakery foods, desserts, snack coatings.
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PAS-BPP 1
PAS-BPP 1 (E176(i)/INS 176(i)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E176(i)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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PAS-BPP 2
PAS-BPP 2 (E176(ii)/INS 176(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E176(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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PAS-BPP 3
PAS-BPP 3 (E176(iii)/INS 176(iii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E176(iii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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PAS-BPP 4
PAS-BPP 4 (E176(iv)/INS 176(iv)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E176(iv)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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PAS-BPP 5
PAS-BPP 5 (E176(v)/INS 176(v)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E176(v)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Patent Blue V
Patent Blue V (E131) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E131Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Pigment Rubine, Lithol Rubine BK
Pigment Rubine, Lithol Rubine BK (E180) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E180Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Piperonal and piperonyl butoxide adduct with polyvinylpyrrolidone
Piperonal and piperonyl butoxide adduct with polyvinylpyrrolidone (E176/INS 176) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E176Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Plain caramel
Plain caramel (E150a) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E150aCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Ponceau 4R
Ponceau 4R (E124) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E124Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Ponceau 6R
Ponceau 6R (E126) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E126Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Ponceau SX, Scarlet GN
Ponceau SX, Scarlet GN (E125) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E125Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Purple corn colour
Purple corn colour (E163(iv)/INS 163(iv)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(iv)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Purple sweet potato colour
Purple sweet potato colour (E163(vii)/INS 163(vii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(vii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Quinoline Yellow WS
Quinoline Yellow WS (E104) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E104Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Red 2G
Red 2G (E128) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E128Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Red cabbage colour
Red cabbage colour (E163(v)/INS 163(v)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(v)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Red radish colour
Red radish colour (E163(viii)/INS 163(viii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E163(viii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Rhodoxanthin
Rhodoxanthin (E161f) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161fCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Riboflavin
Riboflavin (E101) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E101Common in candies, decorated bakery foods, desserts, snack coatings.
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Riboflavin 5'-phosphate, sodium
Riboflavin 5'-phosphate, sodium (E101(ii)/INS 101(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E101(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Riboflavin from Bacillus subtilis
Riboflavin from Bacillus subtilis (E101(iii)/INS 101(iii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E101(iii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Riboflavin-5-Sodium Phosphate
Riboflavin-5-Sodium Phosphate (E106) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E106Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Riboflavin-5'-Phosphate
Riboflavin-5'-Phosphate (E101a) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E101aCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Rubixanthin
Rubixanthin (E161d) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161dCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Saffron
Saffron (E164) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E164Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Sandalwood
Sandalwood (E166/INS 166) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E166Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Silver
Silver (E174) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E174Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Spirulina extract
Spirulina extract (E134/INS 134) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E134Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Sulfite ammonia caramel
Sulfite ammonia caramel (E150d) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E150dCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Sunset yellow
A family of colourants, glazing agents, and surface-finish ingredients used to change appearance.
E110Common in candies, confectionery coatings, drinks, bakery toppings.
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Sunset Yellow FCF
Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E110Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Tannin
Tannin (E181) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E181Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Tartrazine
A synthetic yellow azo dye used to create a bright lemon-yellow color.
E102Common in colored candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Titanium dioxide
A white colorant historically used in some foods, supplements, and confectionery. It is a regulatory watch-list term because rules differ across markets.
E171Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Turmeric
Turmeric (E100(ii)/INS 100(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E100(ii)Common in seasonings, sauces, curries, drinks.
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Turmeric Colour
A yellow food colour source from turmeric, usually declared as turmeric extract or curcumin.
Common in mustard, curry mixes, soups, snack seasonings.
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Vegetable carbon
Vegetable carbon (E153) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E153Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Violaxanthin
Violaxanthin (E161e) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161eCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Xanthophylls
Xanthophylls (E161/INS 161) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E161Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Yellow 2G
Yellow 2G (E107) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E107Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Zeaxanthin
Zeaxanthin (E161h) is listed as a food colour in the E-number system.
E161hCommon in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Zeaxanthin from Tagetes erecta
Zeaxanthin from Tagetes erecta (E161h(ii)/INS 161h(ii)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E161h(ii)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.
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Zeaxanthin, synthetic
Zeaxanthin, synthetic (E161h(i)/INS 161h(i)) is listed as a food colour in the International Numbering System for food additives.
E161h(i)Common in candies, soft drinks, desserts, snack coatings.