Is Carmine (Cochineal extract) safe?
Carmine (Cochineal extract) 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 137 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: EFSA
Also known as
Carmine (Cochineal extract) is also known as e120, е120, кармин, carmine, кошинил — these all refer to the same ingredient.
carmine
carminic acid
ci 75470
cochineal
e120
natural red 4
е120
кармин
кошинил