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== Allura Red AC == | |||
'''Allura Red AC''' is a red [[azo dye]] that is used as a [[food coloring]]. It is also known by its [[E number]] designation, E129. Allura Red AC is commonly used in a variety of food products, including [[beverages]], [[candies]], and [[baked goods]]. | |||
== Chemical Properties == | |||
Allura Red AC is a synthetic dye derived from [[petroleum]]. It is an azo compound, which means it contains the functional group R-N=N-R', where R and R' can be aryl or alkyl. The chemical formula for Allura Red AC is C<sub>18</sub>H<sub>14</sub>N<sub>2</sub>Na<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub>S<sub>2</sub>. It is soluble in water and has a bright red color. | |||
== Uses == | |||
Allura Red AC is widely used in the [[food industry]] to impart a red color to products. It is often found in [[soft drinks]], [[gelatin desserts]], [[confectionery]], and [[dairy products]]. In addition to food, Allura Red AC is used in [[cosmetics]], [[pharmaceuticals]], and [[pet food]]. | |||
== Safety and Regulations == | |||
The use of Allura Red AC is regulated by various health authorities around the world. In the [[European Union]], it is approved for use in food products, but with certain restrictions on the maximum allowable concentration. In the [[United States]], the [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) has approved Allura Red AC for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics. | |||
There has been some controversy regarding the safety of Allura Red AC, with studies suggesting potential links to [[hyperactivity]] in children and other health concerns. However, regulatory agencies have generally concluded that it is safe for consumption at the levels typically used in food products. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Azo compound]] | |||
* [[Food coloring]] | |||
* [[E number]] | |||
* [[Food and Drug Administration]] | |||
{{Food colorings}} | |||
[[Category:Food colorings]] | |||
[[Category:Azo compounds]] | |||
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Allura Red AC[edit]
Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that is used as a food coloring. It is also known by its E number designation, E129. Allura Red AC is commonly used in a variety of food products, including beverages, candies, and baked goods.
Chemical Properties[edit]
Allura Red AC is a synthetic dye derived from petroleum. It is an azo compound, which means it contains the functional group R-N=N-R', where R and R' can be aryl or alkyl. The chemical formula for Allura Red AC is C18H14N2Na2O8S2. It is soluble in water and has a bright red color.
Uses[edit]
Allura Red AC is widely used in the food industry to impart a red color to products. It is often found in soft drinks, gelatin desserts, confectionery, and dairy products. In addition to food, Allura Red AC is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and pet food.
Safety and Regulations[edit]
The use of Allura Red AC is regulated by various health authorities around the world. In the European Union, it is approved for use in food products, but with certain restrictions on the maximum allowable concentration. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Allura Red AC for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics.
There has been some controversy regarding the safety of Allura Red AC, with studies suggesting potential links to hyperactivity in children and other health concerns. However, regulatory agencies have generally concluded that it is safe for consumption at the levels typically used in food products.
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