Sudan Red
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Sudan Red is a colorant — Red dyes for solvents, oils, waxes, polishes
Also: Sudan I, Sudan II, Sudan III, Sudan IV, Scarlet Red
What it does
Red dyes for solvents, oils, waxes, polishes
Where you'll see it
contaminated chili powder, curry powder (illegally)
What the research says
Sudan dyes have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals
Regulatory status
- EU: banned
- Notes: Not allowed in food in UK or EU; contaminated chili powder cases
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Sudan dyes have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals; not allowed to be added to food in UK or rest of EU