E102: Tartrazine

Yellow colouring. Origin: Synthetic / fermentation.

Vegan

Yes, vegan

Halal

Generally halal

The honest version

A synthetic azo dye with no animal input. EU labels pairing it with other azo colours must warn it may affect activity and attention in children.

Related additives

E100 CurcuminE101 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)E110 Sunset Yellow FCFE122 Carmoisine (Azorubine)E124 Ponceau 4RE129 Allura Red ACAll E-numbers

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