Group: Colors
Description: red color; derived from a tree (Bixa orellana); used as a body paint, fabric dye, digestive aid and expectorant; used to dye cheese, butter, margarine, cereals, snack foods, soaps, textiles and varnishes; known to cause urticaria (nettle rash), the HACSG recommends to avoid it
Animal Origin: Yes
Warnings: Known to cause urticaria (nettle rash), the HACSG recommends to avoid it
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