Is e127 the same as Erythrosine?

Yes — e127 and Erythrosine refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is fd&c red 3 the same as Erythrosine?

Yes — fd&c red 3 and Erythrosine refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Yes — cherry pink and Erythrosine refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Red iodine-containing dye used in cocktail cherries. Linked to thyroid effects at high doses.

Erythrosine 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 2 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Erythrosine is also known as e127, fd&c red 3, erythrosine, cherry pink — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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