Brown Ht(E155)
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Brown Ht is a colorant — Brown synthetic coal tar and azo dye in chocolate-flavored cakes
What it does
Brown synthetic coal tar and azo dye in chocolate-flavored cakes
Where you'll see it
Chocolate-flavored cakes
What the research says
Appears to cause allergic and intolerance reactions, particularly among those with aspirin intolerance and asthma sufferers; known to induce skin sensitivity. Not recommended for children.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: BAN
- EU: banned
- Notes: Banned in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, USA
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It appears to cause allergic and/or intolerance reactions, particularly among those with an aspirin intolerance and asthma sufferers