Is e122 the same as Azorubine (Carmoisine)?

Yes — e122 and Azorubine (Carmoisine) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is azorubine the same as Azorubine (Carmoisine)?

Yes — azorubine and Azorubine (Carmoisine) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Yes — carmoisine and Azorubine (Carmoisine) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Yes — food red 3 and Azorubine (Carmoisine) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Red synthetic dye. Part of the Southampton Six, may cause hyperactivity in children.

Azorubine (Carmoisine) 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 8 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Azorubine (Carmoisine) is also known as e122, azorubine, carmoisine, food red 3 — these all refer to the same ingredient.

carmoisine azorubine e122 food red 3