Tartrazine

E102
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Colourant (E100–199)

What is Tartrazine?

Synthetic yellow food dye. May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

Is Tartrazine safe?

Tartrazine is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 11 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Tartrazine is also known as e102, yellow 5, ci 19140, тартразин, tartrazine — these all refer to the same ingredient.

tartrazine e102 тартразин yellow 5 fd&c yellow 5 ci 19140

Related additives

Natural Flavouring Water Citric Acid (E330) Sucralose (E955) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Sodium Citrate (E331) Allura Red AC (E129) Acesulfame K (E950) Carbon Dioxide (E290) Maltodextrin Curcumin (E100) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (E101) Quinoline Yellow (E104) Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) Carmine (Cochineal extract) (E120) Polydextrose (E1200)

Products containing Tartrazine

← All ingredients