Azorubine (Carmoisine)

E122
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Colourant (E100–199)

What is Azorubine (Carmoisine)?

Red synthetic dye. Part of the Southampton Six, may cause hyperactivity in children.

Is Azorubine (Carmoisine) safe?

Azorubine (Carmoisine) is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 12 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

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Also known as

Azorubine (Carmoisine) is also known as e122, azorubine, carmoisine, food red 3 — these all refer to the same ingredient.

carmoisine azorubine e122 food red 3

Where Azorubine (Carmoisine) is typically found

Beverages And Beverages Preparations Beverages Artificially Sweetened Beverages Energy Drinks Sweetened Beverages

Related additives

Citric Acid (E330) Natural Flavouring Sugar (Sucrose) Water Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Vegetable Oil Sucralose (E955) wheat Glucose Syrup Curcumin (E100) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (E101) Tartrazine (E102) Quinoline Yellow (E104) Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) Carmine (Cochineal extract) (E120)

Products containing Azorubine (Carmoisine)

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100% whey protein professional 5999100022072
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Zarqand cookies 4780028313899
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