E110

E110: Sunset yellow FCF

Moderate concernFunction: colour

What is E110?

E110 (Sunset yellow FCF) is a colour used in processed foods.

What the research says

One of the six 'Southampton' colours. In the EU, foods containing it must carry a warning that it may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

Regulatory status

European UnionApproved
United StatesApproved

Questions people ask

Is E110 (Sunset yellow FCF) safe?

One of the six 'Southampton' colours. In the EU, foods containing it must carry a warning that it may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

Why is E110 added to food?

It is used as a colour.

Does E110 make a food ultra-processed?

Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E110 mark a food as ultra-processed.

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