Table 1: Food color additives (FCAs) and their synonyms reviewed within this evaluation.
FCAs subject to certification in the USA | Synonyms | Comments |
Within scope of this manuscript | ||
FD & C Blue No. 1 | Brilliant Blue FCF CI Blue 2 INS 133 |
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FD & C Blue No. 2 | Indigo Carmine/Indigotine CI Blue 1 INS 132 |
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FD & C Red No. 3 | Erythrosine INS 127 |
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FD & C Red No. 40 | Allura Red AC CI Red 17 INS 129 |
Involved in Southampton study |
FD & C Yellow No. 5 | Tartrazine CI Yellow 4 INS 102 |
Involved in Southampton studies |
FD & C Yellow No. 6 | Sunset Yellow FCF CI Yellow 3 INS 110 |
Involved in Southampton studies |
FD & C Green No. 3 | Fast Green FCF CI Food Green 3 INS 143 |
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Out of scope for this evaluation | ||
Orange B | CI Orange 17 No INS Number |
Restricted use only per CFR; not included in FDA exposure assessment; negligible human intake |
Citrus Red No. 2 | CI Solvent Red 80 INS 121 |
Restricted use only per CFR; not included in FDA exposure assessment; negligible human intake |
N/A | Carmoisine INS 122 |
Involved in Southampton studies but not approved for use in the US |
N/A | Ponceau 4R INS 124 |
Involved in Southampton studies but not approved for use in the US |