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Allura Red AC

Red 40E 160aFood Red 17

Food Dye

Red 40 is a synthetic food coloring used to make foods look more appealing. It's commonly found in candies, baked goods, and some soft drinks.

Moderate Concern

Source: EFSA assessment

Some studies have linked Red 40 to hyperactivity in children, but the evidence is not conclusive, and the European Food Safety Authority has deemed it safe for consumption.

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Identification and determination of synthetic colors in fine bakery wares (cakes) sold in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia: a comparative study of the specifications set by the Gulf standardization organization and the European Union.

Al Fayez MM, Alyousef KI, Al Tamran BI

2026

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