Comparing E127 - Erythrosine vs E160C - Paprika extract

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Overview

E127 - Erythrosine

Erythrosine (E127), also known as FD&C Red No. 3, is a bright cherry-pink synthetic food color. It is approved for use in many foods in the United States and allowed only in a few specific cherry products in the European Union.

E160C - Paprika extract

Paprika extract (E160c) is a natural color made from red peppers (Capsicum annuum). It gives foods warm orange to deep red shades with little to no taste at typical use levels. You’ll see it in snacks, sauces, soups, cheeses, and more as a simple way to make foods look appetizing.

Synonyms

E127

Erythrosine

FD&C Red 3

FD & C Red No.3

Red No. 3

FD&C Red no3

FD and C Red 3

Red 3

Red 3 lake

E160c

Paprika extract

capsanthin

capsorubin

Paprika oleoresin

oleoresin of paprika

oleoresin paprika

paprika color

colored with paprika

Functions

colour

Origins

Synthetic

Plant

Products

Found in 5,789 products

Found in 8,402 products

Search rank & volume

#10019.8K / mo🇺🇸U.S.

#2222.9K / mo🇺🇸U.S.

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Search volume over time

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Popular questions

What foods have red dye 3?
Common examples are maraschino/cocktail and candied/glacé cherries; some candies, pink frostings/icing gels, cake decorations/sprinkles, and certain snack cakes or bakery items. In the EU it’s mostly limited to cocktail/candied cherries, while in the U.S. it appears in a wider range of confections and decorations.
What has red dye 3 in it?
Products that often use it include maraschino/cocktail and candied/glacé cherries, some candies, pink frostings/icing gels, cake decorations/sprinkles, and certain snack cakes or pastries. EU rules largely restrict it to cocktail/candied cherries; U.S. uses are broader in confections and decorations.
What food has red dye 3?
Maraschino/cocktail and candied/glacé cherries are the most common; it’s also found in some candies, pink frostings/icing gels, cake decorations/sprinkles, and occasional snack cakes or bakery items. Availability varies by region, with the EU mostly limiting it to preserved cherries.
Will there be a red dead redemption 3?
That’s a video game question and not related to the food color E127 (Red 3); if you meant foods with Red 3, typical ones are maraschino/candied cherries, some candies, and pink frostings/cake-decorating gels.
What foods contain red dye 3?
Frequently: maraschino/cocktail and candied/glacé cherries; some candies; pink frostings/icing gels; cake decorations/sprinkles; and certain snack cakes or bakery items. In the EU it is largely restricted to preserved cherries.