Additives
Litholrubine BK (E180): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Colour
Synthetic red azo dye restricted in the EU to the colouring of the rind of hard cheese only. Banned in the USA, Canada, and Japan. May cause allergic reactions in sensitive people.
- Category
- Colour
- Typically used in
- Cheese rind only (EU restricted)
- Regulatory status
- Restricted to cheese rind in EU. Banned USA/Canada/Japan.
- Concerns flagged
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Possible allergen
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2010) — Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of Litholrubine BK -E 180- as a food additive http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1586
Products
Products containing Litholrubine BK
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