Red 2G is a synthetic red azo dye.

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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.

  • Colour - Adds or restores the colour of a food

Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!

Country Status Matched Term
United States
Matching Terms Not Found
European Union
Not Permitted
Australia and New Zealand
Not Permitted
Philippines
Approved Red 2G
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
Not Permitted
New Zealand
Not Permitted

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Aggravates food intolerances - yes

128 - Red 2G: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.

Food Intolerance Network

Aggravates food intolerances - yes

128 - Red 2G: Linked to hyperactivity.

Traditional Oven - Dangerous Food Additives

Causes allergic reaction - maybe

128 - Red 2G: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions. Has been linked to cancer.

Traditional Oven - Dangerous Food Additives

Linked to cancer - maybe

128 - Red 2G: Has been linked to cancer.

Traditional Oven - Dangerous Food Additives

Azogeranine
CI (1975) No. 18050
CI Food Red 10
Acid red 1 (c.i. 18050)
Acid red 1 disodium salt
Amino naphthol red g (c.i. 18050)
Azophloxine (c.i. 18050)
c.i. 18050
Disodium 5-acetyl amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenyl azo)naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate
Food red 10
Red 2G

Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.

Source
Codex Alimentarius
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives)
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.

  • CAS Number: 3734-67-6
  • EINECS Number: 223-098-9
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