Alkannin is a natural dye that is obtained from the extracts of Alkanna tinctoria. The dye is used as a food coloring and in cosmetics.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
European Union | Not Permitted | |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Alkanet or Alkannin |
Philippines | Not Permitted | |
Japan | Unknown | None |
Austria | Not Permitted | |
Belgium | Not Permitted | |
Bulgaria | Not Permitted | |
Cyprus | Not Permitted | |
Czech Republic | Not Permitted | |
Denmark | Not Permitted | |
Estonia | Not Permitted | |
Finland | Not Permitted | |
France | Not Permitted | |
Germany | Not Permitted | |
Greece | Not Permitted | |
Hungary | Not Permitted | |
Ireland | Not Permitted | |
Italy | Not Permitted | |
Latvia | Not Permitted | |
Lithuania | Not Permitted | |
Luxembourg | Not Permitted | |
Malta | Not Permitted | |
Netherlands | Not Permitted | |
Poland | Not Permitted | |
Portugal | Not Permitted | |
Romania | Not Permitted | |
Slovakia | Not Permitted | |
Slovenia | Not Permitted | |
Spain | Not Permitted | |
Sweden | Not Permitted | |
United Kingdom | Not Permitted | |
Australia | Approved | Alkanet or Alkannin |
New Zealand | Approved | Alkanet or Alkannin |
103 - Alkanet: This is coloring E-Number but Halal only if the solvents are Halal. It is obtained from a plant.
Alkannin
Alkanet root extract (alkannin)
alkanna tinctoria root extract (alkannin)
c.i. 75530
c.i. natural red 20
5,8- dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione
(-)-5,8-dihydroxy-6-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthalene dione
dyer's alkanet extract (alkannin)
(-)-(1-hydroxy-3-isohexenyl) naphthazarine
orkanet extract (alkannin)
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
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Codex Alimentarius |
Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
UK Food Guide |
UK Food Standards Agency |
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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