E124: Ponceau 4R, cochineal red A
Food additive · Colour
What it does
- Colour: Adds or restores colour.
Good to know
In the EU, foods with this colour must say it may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
Other names on labels
Ponceau 4R, CI 16255, Cochineal Red A, Cochenillerot A
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