Comparing E128 - Red 2G vs E162 - Beetroot red

Overview

E128 - Red 2G

Red 2G (E128) is a synthetic red azo dye that was once used to give meat products a brighter, stable red color. The European Union suspended its use in 2007 after new safety concerns, and it is not approved in the United States. Today, it is rarely seen on ingredient lists.

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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
E128
Red 2G
E162
Beetroot red
betanin
Functions
colour
colour
Origins
Synthetic
Plant
Products

Found in 1 products

Found in 156 products

Search rank & volume
#44280 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#318500 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
Awareness score

×2.78
over-aware

×0.48
under-aware

Search volume over time

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions

  1. Hot wheels chaparral 2g 1968 red lines what colors did they come in?

    Red 2G (E128) is a single synthetic azo dye that imparts red to pink shades in foods; it doesn’t come in multiple colors.

  2. Hot wheels chaparral 2g 1968 red lines what colrs did they come in?

    E128 (Red 2G) only provides red/pink hues in foods and is not available in other colors.

  3. How muh is e128 worth in the us?

    E128 (Red 2G) isn’t approved for food use in the United States, so there’s no consumer market price for it.

  4. How to solve red on tx 2g on unifi controler?

    That’s a networking device issue; E128 is a synthetic red food dye that has been withdrawn in the EU and is not permitted in the US due to safety concerns.

  5. How to solve red on tx 2g on unifi controller?

    That’s a networking device issue; E128 is a synthetic red food dye that has been withdrawn in the EU and is not permitted in the US due to safety concerns.

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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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