E100
E100: Curcumin
No known riskFunction: colour
What is E100?
E100 (Curcumin) is a colour used in processed foods.
What the research says
Natural yellow pigment from turmeric.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E100 (Curcumin) safe?
Natural yellow pigment from turmeric.
Why is E100 added to food?
It is used as a colour.
Does E100 make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E100 mark a food as ultra-processed.