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E129
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E129 is a food additive approved by the European Union
(EU). It is used as a synthetic colouring agent in food and drink products,
as well as in medicine and cosmetics.
The common name for E129 is allura red AC.
E129 is an azo dye that gives products an orange/
red colouration. It was originally introduced to act as
an alternative to amaranth (E123).
This colouring has been linked to bladder cancer in mice, following
laboratory testing. E129 has been banned in Norway,
Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Austria and Belgium. E129 has
the same negative effects as any other azo dye, but to a lesser extent.
Examples of food and drink products that may include E129:
- biscuits
- cakes
- sweets
- soft drinks
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list is complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith in July 2008.
For current details check with relevant authorities.
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