E129: Allura Red AC

Red colouring. Origin: Synthetic / fermentation.

Vegan

Yes, vegan

Halal

Generally halal

The honest version

The standard red of American candy and drinks. Fully synthetic, so it raises no animal questions; often mixed up with insect-based E120.

Related additives

E100 CurcuminE101 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)E102 TartrazineE110 Sunset Yellow FCFE122 Carmoisine (Azorubine)E124 Ponceau 4RAll E-numbers

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