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Alkanet Root

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Alkanet Root is a colorant — Red coloring for wines, inks, sausage casings

Also: Alkanet Ferrous Sulfate

What it does

Red coloring for wines, inks, sausage casings

Where you'll see it

Previously wines, inks, sausage casings

What the research says

FDA withdrew authorization for use in 1984.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: NUL
  • Notes: FDA withdrew authorization for use in 1984

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): The FDA withdrew the authorization for use in 1984