E101
E101: Riboflavin
No known riskFunction: colour
What is E101?
E101 (Riboflavin) is a colour used in processed foods.
What the research says
Vitamin B2, used as a yellow colour.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E101 (Riboflavin) safe?
Vitamin B2, used as a yellow colour.
Why is E101 added to food?
It is used as a colour.
Does E101 make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E101 mark a food as ultra-processed.