Allura Red AC

• 6-hydroxy- 5-[ (2-methoxy -5-methyl -4- sulfophenyl) azo] - 2 - naphthalenesulfonic acid
• Disodium salt
• Curry red
• E 129
• Food Red 17,
• CI 16035

Red solid

Fixed

> 300 ° C

Soluble in water

> 1000 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Allura Red AC is a red azo dye and is used as a food additive E 129.

Properties

It is a dark red, water-soluble solid. The UV / visible absorption spectrum shows a maximum at a wavelength of 504 nm

Use

It finds use in the manufacture of confectionery, desserts, drinks, showers, bitter soda and ground meat dishes, cereals shares included ( English breakfast ). No side effects have been demonstrated for the human organism so far as azo dye Allura Red is however suspected cause of pseudo-allergies with symptoms of skin or airways at this predisposed humans, especially in existing intolerance of aspirin or benzoic acid to be. For people who suffer from asthma or eczema, the consumption is classified as questionable. In animals, hyperactivity has been found.

The Allowable Daily Intake (ADI ) established by the National Academy of Sciences (USA ) with 7 mg / kg body weight.

Legal situation

The use in food is banned in Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland and France. In Austria, its use was up to EU accession also prohibited, but is now allowed. In Sweden, the use is prohibited in animal feed, but the dye found in sweets and other sweets. Now a ban is discussed.

Foods that contain this dye, must bear the following indication on the label since July 20, 2010: " can affect the activity and attention in children ".