Tartrazine(E102)
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Tartrazine is a colorant — Bright orange-yellow coal-tar dye
Also: FD and C Yellow No. 5
What it does
Bright orange-yellow coal-tar dye
Where you'll see it
soft drinks, sweets, sauces, cheese crackers
What the research says
Can cause urticaria, dermatitis, asthma, or rhinitis; exacerbates hyperactive behavior in children
Regulatory status
- EU: approved
- Notes: Britain and EU Parliament want to ban; restricted use
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): reportedly exacerbates hyperactive behavior in children; can cause nettle rash, dermatitis, asthma