Red iodine-containing dye used in cocktail cherries. Linked to thyroid effects at high doses.
Erythrosine 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 1 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA
Erythrosine is also known as e127, fd&c red 3, erythrosine, cherry pink — these all refer to the same ingredient.
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