E120: Cochineal, carminic acid, carmines

Food additive · Colour

What it does

Colour: Adds or restores colour.

Good to know

Made from insects. Not vegan; many vegetarians avoid it too.

Other names on labels

Cochineal, Carmine, Carminic Acid, CI 75470, Natural Red 4, Cochinilla, Cochonilha, Karmin, Cochenille

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Information only, not medical advice. Always read the physical label. Source: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Annex II.