INS No. 122
E 122
CAS No. 3567-69-9
physical description
Azo red is a monoazo dye in the form of red powder or granules. It is mainly 4-hydroxy-3-(4-sulfonyl-1-naphthylazo)-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid disodium salt and auxiliary pigments as well as sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the main colorless components . This can be converted to the corresponding aluminum lake.
What is the use of azo red?
Typical applications include beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy fats and oils, meats, seafood, snack foods, dry mixes and sauces, fruit products, convenience foods and pharmaceuticals.
Azo Red is a red food dye from the azo dye group. It usually occurs as the disodium salt. Used when food is heat treated after fermentation. Typical applications include beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy fats and oils, meats, seafood, snack foods, dry mixes and sauces, fruit products, convenience foods and pharmaceuticals.
Specification
joint expert committee
Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
Codex GSFA regulations
Azorubine (INS No. 122) may be added to foods and beverages at concentrations up to the Maximum Permissible Level (MPL) specified by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Codex Alimentarius Commission Regulations. The General Standard for Food Additives currently has 7 food categories that adopt the MPL of azo red. Numerous other applications for azo red (Carmo Red) as a color additive in food and beverages have been proposed and await adoption upon completion of the review and comment process.
