Carmoisine (Azorubine)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Red azo dye prohibited in KR and US, requiring warning labels in Europe.
Official Category: Synthetic Colorant (합성착색료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
🇰🇷
South Korea (MFDS)
Prohibited
Not authorized in Korean food
🇺🇸
United States (FDA)
Prohibited
Banned in US foods
🇪🇺
European Union (EFSA)
Warning Mandated
Permitted with mandatory child ADHD alert
Commonly Found Foods
Imported marzipanfruit jamsdesserts
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Purple carrot extract
Check if this additive is in your snack!
Snap a photo of the nutrition label with Eatlabel to get an instant 3-nation safety score in 3 seconds.
Open Eatlabel Scanner →