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Cochineal / Carminic acid — Additive 120 — ingredient · Ask Dhanu

IngredientsCochineal / Carminic acid — Additive 120

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Cochineal / Carminic acid — Additive 120

Natural red colourant derived from the cochineal insect.

Type: Food additive
Category: Natural colour
Also known as: Carmine; Natural Red 4

Same type

Acesulfame Potassium — Additive 950
Alginates — Additive 401-405
Allura Red AC — Additive 129
Amaranth — Additive 123
Anthocyanins — Additive 163
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) — Additive 300
Aspartame — Additive 951
BHA / BHT — Additive 319-320

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