Comparing E162 - Beetroot red vs E127 - Erythrosine

Overview

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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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.

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Synonyms
E162
Beetroot red
betanin
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
Functions
colour
colour
Origins
Plant
Synthetic
Products

Found in 156 products

Found in 5,789 products

Search rank & volume
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Interest over time for 3 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions

  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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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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