Yellow 10
This is what the ingredient is.
Yellow 10 (Quinoline Yellow) is a synthetic dye that provides a greenish-yellow color to foods and beverages.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
Used as a food coloring in beverages, candies, and smoked fish. Provides bright yellow to greenish-yellow hues.
Here is what food agencies say.
Not approved for food use in the United States. Permitted in EU (E104) with a suggested daily limit of up to 0.5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.
Here is what research has found.
EFSA re-evaluated in 2009, lowering ADI due to genotoxicity concerns. Requires warning labels in EU for potential effects on activity in children.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
May cause allergic reactions. EU requires warning label about possible effects on activity and attention in children.
Sources
- EU Regulation 1333/2008
- EFSA Scientific Opinion 2009
- FDA Color Additive Status
How to read this page
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