Brown HT
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Synthetic brown diazo dye banned in US/KR used as cheap cocoa substitute in EU.
Official Category: Synthetic Colorant (합성착색료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Prohibited
Banned in Korea
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United States (FDA)
Prohibited
Banned in United States
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Permitted in chocolate biscuits
Commonly Found Foods
Chocolate cake mixesbiscuits
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Caramel color✓ Pure cocoa
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