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Allura red is a popular dye used worldwide as a food dye. Allura red occurs as a red-brown powder or granule. It is a monoazo dye, consisting mainly of disodium 6-hydroxy-5-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfonato-phenylazo)-2-naphthalene-sulfonate and subsidiary coloring matter together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncolored components and may be converted to the corresponding aluminum lake. Its chemical formula is C18H14N2Na2O8S2. Allura Red, also known as Red 40, is a synthetic food dye commonly used in a variety of food and beverage products. It belongs to the azo dye class and is one of the most widely used artificial food colorings. Allura Red is known for its bright red color and is often used to enhance the visual appeal of foods. It is classified as an azo dye, which means it contains a specific nitrogen-nitrogen double bond (azo group). The chemical name for Allura Red is 4-hydroxy-2-[(E)-(2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid.
The use of Allura Red is regulated by food safety authorities in various countries. In the United States, it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, some people may be sensitive to it, and there have been occasional concerns about its safety.Allura red AC (INS No. 129) is added to foods and beverages at concentrations up to a maximum permitted level (MPL) as adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. There are more than 50 food categories for which MPLs for allura red have been adopted in the General Standard of Food Additives.
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Application :
- It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129.
- Allura red can be used for coloring food, drugs, and cosmetics, including beverages, frozen treats, powder mixes, gelatin products, candies, icings, jellies, spices, dressings, sauces, baked goods and dairy products.
- Allura Red AC is approved by the FDA for use in cosmetics, drugs, and food.
- It is occasionally used to dye medicinal pills, such as the antihistamine fexofenadine, for purely aesthetic reasons.
Benefits :
- Excellent solubility in water
- Used as a food dye
- Good stability to ph changes from ph 3 to 8
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