Comparing E129 - Allura red vs E163 - Anthocyanins
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Why is red 40 bad?
Concerns focus on it being a synthetic azo dye and on studies suggesting small effects on attention and activity in some children (the EU requires a behavior warning label for E129). It may also trigger rare hypersensitivity reactions, though regulators (FDA, EFSA, JECFA) consider it safe at approved levels.
Why is red 40 banned?
It isn’t broadly banned—FD&C Red No. 40 is allowed in the U.S. and EU (with an EU warning about possible effects on children’s behavior). Some jurisdictions, schools, or brands choose to avoid it, but that’s a policy choice rather than a general prohibition.
What is red 40 made of?
Allura Red AC is a synthetic azo dye produced from petroleum‑derived aromatic compounds, typically used as its water‑soluble sodium salt (also available as calcium/potassium salts or aluminum lakes).
What does red 40 do to your body?
Most ingested Red 40 is not absorbed and is excreted; some is broken down by gut bacteria to aromatic amines. In sensitive individuals it can cause intolerance-like reactions, and some children may experience small, reversible changes in activity/attention; within the ADI (~7 mg/kg body weight/day) it’s considered safe by major regulators.
What is red dye 40 made of?
It’s a synthetic azo dye made from petroleum‑derived aromatic compounds, usually supplied as the water‑soluble sodium salt (and sometimes as calcium/potassium salts or aluminum lakes).
Is anthocyanin always present in leaves?
No—anthocyanins vary by species and conditions; many green leaves have little to none until they’re young, senescing (autumn), or under stress such as high light, cold, or nutrient limitation.
How much anthocyanin per day?
There’s no recommended daily intake or established ADI; typical diets supply roughly a few tens to a few hundred milligrams per day from fruits and vegetables, and intake at normal food levels is considered safe.
What colors come from anthocyanins?
They give red, pink, purple, and blue hues, shifting with pH—more red in acidic conditions and more blue/purple as pH rises.
How to extract anthocyanin from plants?
Crush colored plant material and soak it in acidified water or food-grade ethanol (e.g., 50–70% ethanol or water with a little lemon juice), then filter; keep the extract cool, protected from light, and away from high pH to limit degradation.
What are anthocyanins good for?
As E163, they’re used to color foods and drinks in red-to-blue shades; while they show antioxidant activity in vitro, human health benefits remain limited and inconclusive.