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Send EmailPonceau 4R, Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow , Carmoisine, Allura Red, Brilliant Blue, Pea Green, Erythrosine, Black PN, Quinoline Yellow, Chocolate Brown HT
The food dyes listed below are synthetic or (in some cases) nature-identical colorants widely used in food, beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and some cosmetic or pharmaceutical products. Each provides a distinct color tone and is identified internationally by its E code.
| Turkish Name | English Name | Color Index No. | E Code | Packaging Options | Color Tone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponceau 4R | Ponceau 4R | 16255 | E124 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 🔴 Red |
| Tartrazine | Tartrazine | 19140 | E102 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 🟡 Yellow |
| Sunset Yellow | Sunset Yellow | 15985 | E110 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 🟠 Orange |
| Carmoisine | Carmoisine | 14720 | E122 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | ❤️ Crimson |
| Allura Red | Allura Red | 16035 | E129 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 🔴 Bright Red |
| Brilliant Blue | Brilliant Blue | 42090 | E133 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 🔵 Blue |
| Pea Green | Pea Green | 42053 | E133 + E102 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 🟢 Green |
| Erythrosine | Erythrosine | 45430 | E127 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 💗 Pink–Red |
| Black PN | Black PN | 28440 | E151 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | ⚫ Black |
| Quinoline Yellow | Quinoline Yellow | 47005 | E104 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 💛 Yellow‑Green |
| Chocolate Brown HT | Chocolate Brown HT | 20285 | E155 | 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 25 KG | 🤎 Brown |
| Dye | Description |
|---|---|
| Ponceau 4R (E124, CI 16255) | Synthetic red colorant. Used in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods. |
| Tartrazine (E102, CI 19140) | Bright yellow colorant. Common in soft drinks, desserts, and sauces. |
| Sunset Yellow (E110, CI 15985) | Provides an orange tone. Used in confectionery, ice cream, and beverages. |
| Carmoisine (E122, CI 14720) | Crimson (cherry red) tone. Preferred in desserts, jellies, and beverages. |
| Allura Red (E129, CI 16035) | Known as "Flag Red" (bright red). Used in confectionery, beverages, and sauces. |
| Brilliant Blue (E133, CI 42090) | Bright blue pigment. Common in soft drinks, confectionery, and ice cream. |
| Pea Green (CI 42053, typically E102 + E133 blend) | Provides a green tone. Used in confectionery and decorative products. |
| Erythrosine (E127, CI 45430) | Pink-red colorant. Used in confectionery and some pharmaceutical coatings. |
| Black PN (E151, CI 28440) | Black pigment. Preferred in liqueurs, sauces, and decorative products. |
| Quinoline Yellow (E104, CI 47005) | Provides a yellow-green tone. Used in beverages and desserts. |
| Chocolate Brown HT (E155, CI 20285) | Brown pigment. Used in cakes, biscuits, and chocolate products. |
Solubility: These dyes are water‑soluble synthetic colorants.
E Codes: These codes are used by the European Union to identify food additives.
Applications: Uses may extend beyond food to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and some industrial products.
Packaging Options: Typically available in 1 kg, 2.5 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg packaging, suitable for both small‑scale and industrial production.
Regulatory Status: Some of these dyes are restricted or banned in certain countries (e.g., E127, E151, E155 are not approved for food use in the USA). Always check local regulations.
EU Warning Label: Most of these synthetic dyes (E102, E104, E110, E122, E124, E129, E151) require a warning label in the EU: "May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Natural Alternatives: For each synthetic dye, natural alternatives exist (e.g., beetroot red instead of E124, curcumin instead of E102, caramel instead of E155, spirulina instead of E133).
| E Code | Name | Main Risk | EU Warning Label | USA Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E102 | Tartrazine | Allergies, hyperactivity | Yes | Permitted |
| E104 | Quinoline Yellow | Allergies, hyperactivity | Yes | Not permitted |
| E110 | Sunset Yellow | Allergies, hyperactivity | Yes | Permitted |
| E122 | Carmoisine | Allergies, hyperactivity | Yes | Not permitted |
| E124 | Ponceau 4R | Allergies, hyperactivity | Yes | Not permitted |
| E127 | Erythrosine | Thyroid effects, hyperactivity | Yes | Banned (phased) |
| E129 | Allura Red | Allergies, hyperactivity | Yes | Permitted |
| E133 | Brilliant Blue | Hyperactivity (low) | Yes | Permitted |
| E151 | Black PN | Allergies, hyperactivity | Yes | Not permitted |
| E155 | Chocolate Brown HT | Allergies, hyperactivity | Yes | Not permitted |