Amaranth
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-30 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Historically notorious dark red dye banned in US/KR due to suspected carcinogenicity.
Official Category: Synthetic Colorant (합성착색료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Prohibited
Banned in Korean foods since 2008
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United States (FDA)
Prohibited
Banned by US FDA since 1976
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Restricted to caviar/fish roe only
Commonly Found Foods
Imported aperitif winesfish roe
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Tomato lycopene✓ Beetroot red
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