Comparing E120 - Cochineal vs E125 - Scarlet GN

Synonyms
E120
Cochineal
carminic acid
carmines
Natural Red 4
Cochineal Red
E125
Scarlet GN
C.I. Food Red 1
Ponceau SX
FD&C Red No. 4
C.I. 14700
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Popular questions
  1. What foods contain cochineal?

    It’s used to color red/pink foods such as strawberry yogurts and dairy drinks, ice creams, candies and confections, jams and glazes, bakery icings, soft drinks/liqueurs, and sometimes processed meats or seafoods. On labels it may appear as “carmine,” “cochineal extract,” or E120.

  2. Is cochineal extract bad for you?

    No—major regulators permit it and consider it safe at typical food-use levels, though a small number of people can have allergic reactions (occasionally severe).

  3. What is cochineal extract?

    A natural red colorant obtained from dried cochineal insects; its main coloring compound is carminic acid. It may be converted to the aluminum lake form (carmine) for greater stability.

  4. Is cochineal safe to eat?

    Yes—within permitted levels it’s considered safe; the acceptable daily intake is 0–5 mg/kg body weight per day (as carminic acid). Rare allergies can occur, and it’s animal‑derived so not suitable for vegetarians/vegans.

  5. What is cochineal used for?

    To provide red to pink shades in foods and drinks (e.g., confectionery, beverages, dairy products, desserts) as a stable natural colorant.

  1. Bolens e125 how to change carborator?

    E-number E125 refers to Scarlet GN (FD&C Red No. 4), a synthetic red azo dye—not a mechanical part—and it is not permitted for food use in the EU or US due to safety concerns.

  2. E125 boiler error how to fix?

    In food additive terms, E125 is Scarlet GN, a synthetic red dye that is banned for use in foods in both the EU and US; only external drug/cosmetic uses were historically allowed.

  3. How fast can a razor e125 motor powered electric 24v motorized scooter black/silver (open box)?

    E125 denotes Scarlet GN (also known as Ponceau SX/C.I. 14700), a red azo food dye that is not approved for food use in the EU or US.

  4. How many pounds does the razor e125 hold?

    As a food additive code, E125 refers to Scarlet GN, which is prohibited in foods in the EU and US because of safety concerns.

  5. How many volts is a razor scooter e125?

    E125 is the code for Scarlet GN, a synthetic red dye formerly used as a food colorant; it is not permitted for food use in the EU or US.