Comparing E126 - Ponceau 6R vs E162 - Beetroot red

Overview

E126 - Ponceau 6R

Ponceau 6R (E126) is a synthetic red azo dye that was historically used to color foods and drinks. Today it is not approved for use as a food color in major markets like the European Union and the United States, so you are unlikely to see it on modern ingredient lists in those regions.

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E162 - Beetroot red

Beetroot red (E162) is a natural red-to-pink food color made from red beets. Its main coloring pigment is betanin, which gives foods a vivid berry-like hue without using synthetic dyes. It is widely used in drinks, dairy, and confections, especially where a “natural color” label is preferred.

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Synonyms
E126
Ponceau 6R
E162
Beetroot red
betanin
Functions
colour
colour
Origins
Synthetic
Plant
Products

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Popular questions

  1. How much does enercon e126 installed?

    That refers to a wind turbine model; in food labeling, E126 is Ponceau 6R, a synthetic red azo dye that is not permitted as a food color in the EU or US.

  2. What does e126 mean on cable box?

    Cable box error codes are unrelated; in foods, E126 denotes Ponceau 6R, a synthetic red azo dye not permitted in the EU or US.

  3. What is {d5eff3b3-e126-4af6-bce9-852a72129e10}?

    That looks like a software GUID; in food terms, E126 is Ponceau 6R, a synthetic red azo dye not permitted in the EU or US.

  4. What is comodo {d5eff3b3-e126-4af6-bce9-852a72129e10}?

    Likely a software GUID from Comodo; in food labeling, E126 refers to Ponceau 6R, a synthetic red azo dye not permitted in the EU or US.

  5. What is the e number of ponceau 6r?

    E126.

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  1. Does beetroot make your poop red?

    Yes—beetroot contains betanin (E162), a natural red pigment that can pass through the gut and temporarily turn stool red or pink; it's harmless.

  2. Does beetroot make you poop red?

    Yes, the betanin (E162) in beetroot can color stools red for a short time after eating it, which can be mistaken for blood.

  3. Can beetroot make poop red?

    Yes; the beet pigment betanin (E162) often survives digestion and can make poop appear red, especially with larger amounts or fast transit.

  4. What is beetroot red soup?

    A beet-based soup (often called borscht) whose vivid color comes from beet pigments like betanin (E162); it’s a dish, not an additive.

  5. Can beetroot cause red urine?

    Yes—some people excrete beetroot’s betanin (E162) in urine, causing pink or red discoloration (beeturia); it’s temporary and harmless.

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