Category food additives

E120 - COCCINIGLIA, CARMINIC ACID, VARIOUS TYPES OF CARMINE They are natural dyes obtained from an insect, the Cocci cacti (cochineal), which lives at the expense of a species of cactus ( Napalea coccinillifera ) present in Peru and the Canary Islands. The extraction of the carmine color takes place from the dried eggs of the insect (the so-called coccinea extract is obtained) or by drying the insect directly (a more intense and brilliant shade of color is obtained)

E133 - BLU BRILLIANT FCF (CI 42090) Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic type dye, very soluble in water, which looks like a blue powder. It is a pigment that comes from the liquid of coal distillation to obtain coke. It can be combined with tartrazine (E102) to obtain various shades of green. It is often found in ice cream, canned peas, dairy products, desserts and soft drinks

E142 - BRILLIANT GREEN BS OR GREEN LISSAMINA (CI 44090) The bright green BS or lissamine green is a green dye of synthetic origin. It can be slightly toxic. Present in candied fruit, sweets, syrups, candies, soft drinks, liqueurs. Side effects are not very well known. Possible risks: hyperactivity, asthma, skin reactions, insomnia

E131 - BLEAU PATENTATO V (CI 42051) Patented Bleau V is a blue colored synthetic dye used in many products, such as candies, syrups, liqueurs, drinks, icings, ice creams and popsicles. Currently, little data is available on the effects it produces on human health. Cases of lowering blood pressure and episodes of tremor have been reported

E150a SIMPLE OR RAW CARAMEL The simple or raw caramel is a brown colorant obtained from liquid sugar (sucrose or glucose) with the addition of sodium carbonate. It can be contained in baked goods, biscuits, bread, coffee essences, puddings, liqueurs, soft drinks, ice creams, popsicles, preserves. Currently there are no known negative side effects regarding the use of simple caramel as a food additive

E132 - INDIGOTINE (or CARMINIO D'INDACO - CI 73015) Indigotine is a synthetic, blue colored dye used in candies, syrups, candied fruit, biscuits and sweets. It is considered to be slightly toxic and may be carcinogenic, although there are not enough studies to define it as such. In case of allergies, indigotine can be responsible for nausea, vomiting, hives, high blood pressure and respiratory problems

E140 - CHLOROFILLA and CHLOROPHYLLINE (CI 75810) Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin are water-soluble green dyes, extracted from vegetables (herbs, nettle, alfalfa), which at the moment are considered to be free of side effects harmful to health. Often, chlorophyll and chlorophyllin are contained in chewing gum, packaged ice cream, popsicles, sweets, etc

E150b CARAMEL SULPHITE CAUSTIC Caustic sulfite caramel is a brown colored dye of synthetic origin. It can be contained in alcoholic beverages, jams, soft drinks, ice creams, popsicles, liqueurs, pastries in general, biscuits and preserves. Currently there are no known negative side effects. ADI DOSE: 200 mg per kg of body weight

E151- BRILLIANT BLACK BN OR BLACK PN (CI 28440) Brilliant black BN is an azo dye of black color, of synthetic origin. This dye can be contained in various foods, such as in German caviar, fish eggs, licorice, sweets, creams, ice creams, popsicles, sauces and some sweets. It is advisable to consume it within the maximum recommended dose, because it can cause allergic reactions especially in those who have an allergy to aspirin or are asthmatic

E150d AMMONIAC ​​SULPHITE CARAMEL Ammoniacal sulfite caramel is a brown colored dye of synthetic origin. It can be contained in soups, sauces, ice creams, popsicles, wine-based drinks, liqueurs, pastries in general, biscuits and preserves. Ammoniacal sulfite caramel, if consumed within the recommended doses, is considered a harmless dye. AD