E122: Carmoisine (Azorubine)

Red colouring. Origin: Synthetic / fermentation.

Vegan

Yes, vegan

Halal

Generally halal

The honest version

A synthetic red often confused with carmine (E120) because of the name. It is made in a lab, not from insects.

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