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  • E124 – Ponceau 4R

    E124 – Ponceau 4R

    Ponceau 4R (E124) is a synthetic red azo dye banned in the US and Canada, allowed under restrictions in the EU, and linked to health concerns including hyperactivity and allergic reactions. Classified RED – UNSAFE.

  • E171 – Titanium dioxide

    E171 – Titanium dioxide

    Titanium dioxide (E171) is a whitening/opacity agent banned in the EU (2022) after EFSA concluded it can no longer be considered safe. Still permitted in the US up to 1% by weight.

  • E128 – Red 2G

    E128 – Red 2G

    Red 2G (E128) is a synthetic azo dye, banned in the EU since 2007 due to carcinogenic concerns.

  • E123 – Amaranth

    E123 – Amaranth

    Amaranth (E123) is a synthetic red azo dye banned in the US and many countries due to cancer risk. Still permitted in limited EU uses, it is classified as UNSAFE and should be avoided.