Amaranth

What is Amaranth?

Red azo dye banned in the USA since 1976 (FDA, based on 1970s animal studies). EFSA's 2010 re-evaluation found it not genotoxic or carcinogenic; still permitted in the EU only in aperitif drinks and fish roe at a lowered ADI.

Is Amaranth safe?

Amaranth is a high health concern. Consider limiting products that contain it.

Score impact: −15 points on the FoodsScan score

Regulatory sources: FDA (banned), EFSA

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Products containing Amaranth

Baklava With Pistachio 5200109450156

Rice cakes 3800233091199

RICE CAKES SLIM MIX SEEDS 8606018701209

Brown rice cakes 3800233070071

Hogareñas 6 semiñle 7790040402171