Tag: UNSAFE
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E127 – Erythrosine
E127 erythrosine is a synthetic red food colour still allowed only for limited cherry uses in the EU, while the FDA revoked Red 3 for food in 2025.
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E924 – Potassium bromate
E924 potassium bromate is a flour treatment agent once used to strengthen dough. It is not approved in the EU and major cancer and genotoxicity concerns support a RED safety rating.
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E917 – Potassium iodate
E917, potassium iodate, is an old flour improver that is not approved as an EU food additive, even though the U.S. still allows limited bread use. Because it adds physiologically active iodine through a staple food and safer alternatives exist, this draft grades it RED - UNSAFE.
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E142 – Green S (Acid Green 50)
E142 – Green S (Acid Green 50) is a synthetic triarylmethane dye used for coloring canned peas, sauces, and sweets. Learn why it is banned in the US and Canada, allowed in the EU with limits, and graded RED – UNSAFE for allergy and hyperactivity concerns.
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E952 – Cyclamic Acid and Cyclamates
United States Food and Drug Administration does not approve cyclamates for food use. The European Union authorises E952 with maximum use levels -Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 7 mg/kg body weight.
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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.
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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.
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E128 – Red 2G
Red 2G (E128) is a synthetic azo dye, banned in the EU since 2007 due to carcinogenic concerns.
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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.
