Is e172 the same as Iron Oxides?

Yes — e172 and Iron Oxides refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is железен оксид the same as Iron Oxides?

Yes — железен оксид and Iron Oxides refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Mineral-based pigments used to color foods in shades of red, yellow, and black.

Iron Oxides has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 8 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Iron Oxides is also known as e172, iron oxides, железен оксид — these all refer to the same ingredient.

iron oxides e172 железен оксид