
Erythrosine
Erythrosine (INS No. 127) is added to foods at concentrations up to a maximum permitted level (MPL) as adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. There are 6 food categories for which MPLs for erythrosine have been adopted in the General Standard of Food Additives (GSFA).
Application: Erythrosine provides a watermelon-red color and can be used in foods and pharmaceuticals, including baked goods, breakfast cereals, confectionery products, dairy products, decorations for baking, dressings and sauces, dried fruit, frostings and icings, frozen breakfast foods, frozen treats, hot beverages, juice drinks and processed fish, meat and egg products.
C.I. Name: Acid Red 3
C.I. Number: 14910
CAS Number: 16423-68-0
Molecular Weight: 879.87
Molecular Formula: C20 H8 I4 O5