E122 - Azorubine, Carmoisine

Group: Colors

Description: red color; coal tar derivative; can produce bad reactions in asthmatics and people allergic to aspirin; typical products are confectionary, marzipan, jelly crystals; banned in Sweden, USA, Austria and Norway

Animal Origin: No

Warnings: Banned in Sweden, USA, Austria and Norway

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