Allura Red AC
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Petroleum-derived red azo dye with high stability, requiring EU cautionary warning.
Official Category: Synthetic Colorant (합성착색료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved in processed food standards
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Widely used red colorant in US food industry
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European Union (EFSA)
Warning Mandated
Southampton warning label required
Commonly Found Foods
Fruit jelliesred sodassyrupscereals
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Beetroot red✓ Lycopene
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