AdditivesE129 - Allura red
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E129 - Allura red
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e129
Colour
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
No
Description
Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt, but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water. In solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm.