CAS number
1934-21-0
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Powder
Additive number
INS 102 (E102)
Also known as: FD&C Yellow 5.
Typical grades: Food grade and aluminium lake.
About Tartrazine
Tartrazine is a water-soluble synthetic azo dye that gives a lemon-yellow colour. It is stable in light and heat and is supplied as a powder or aluminium lake.
Uses and applications
Food and beverage
Used to colour drinks, confectionery, desserts and sauces, where permitted.
Pharmaceutical
Used to colour capsules, tablets and syrups.
Cosmetics
Used in some cosmetic products where permitted.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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