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Date: 13 February 2007 13:38:56
E104 Quinoline Yellow, FD&C Yellow No.10: The disodium salt of disulphonic acid.
A synthetic 'coal tar' dye varying in colour between a dull yellow and greenish-yellow. Found in ices, scotch eggs and smoked haddock. FD&C Yellow No.10; used in lipsticks hair products, colognes; also in a wide range of medications; may cause dermatitis.
Not recommended for consumption by children. Whilst being a commonly used colour in the UK its use is banned in Australia, Japan, Norway and the United States.
E110 Sunset Yellow, FCF Orange Yellow S, FD&C Yellow 6: A synthetic 'coal tar' and azo yellow dye used in fermented foods which must be heat treated.
Found in orange squash, orange jelly, marzipan, Swiss roll, apricot jam, citrus marmalade, lemon curd, sweets, hot chocolate mix and packet soups, breadcrumbs, cheese sauce, ice cream, canned fish, and many medications.
Side effects are urticaria (hives), rhinitis (runny nose), nasal congestion, allergies, hyperactivity, kidney tumors, chromosomal damage, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, distaste for food; increased incidence of tumors in animals. It appears to cause allergic and/or intolerance reactions, particularly amongst those with an aspirin intolerance.
Not recommended for consumption by children. The Hyperactive Childrens Support Group belive that a link exists between this additive and hyperactive behavioural disorders in children. Whilst being a commonly used colour in the UK its use is banned in Norway and Finland.
E131 Patent Blue V: A dark bluish-violet synthetic coal tar dye.
Not widely used but can be found in Scotch eggs and is used diagnostically to colour lymph vessels.
Best avoided by people with allergy reactions as it can cause skin sensitivity, a rash similar to nettle rash, itching, nausea, low blood pressure, tremors and breathing problems.
Not recommended for consumption by children. Banned in Australia, USA and Norway.
E132 Indigo Carmine, Indigotine, FD&C Blue 2: A blue synthetic coal tar dye, normally produced by a synthesis of indoxyl by fusion of sodium phenylglycinate in a mixture of caustic soda and sodamide.
Commonly added to tablets and capsules; also used in ice cream, sweets, baked goods, confectionery, biscuits. It is also used diagnostically to check for coloured urine in kidney function tests.
Best avoided by people with allergy reactions as it may cause skin sensitivity, a skin rash similar to nettle rash, itching, high blood pressure and breathing problems.
Not recommended for consumption by children. Banned in Norway.
E124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A, Brilliant Scarlet 4R: A red synthetic coal tar or azo dye found in dessert toppings, jelly, salami, seafood dressings, tinned strawberries and fruit pie fillings and packeted cake mixes, cheesecakes, soups and trifles.
It appears to cause allergic and/or intolerance reactions particularly amongst those with an aspirin intolerance or asthmatics. Carcinogen in animals.
Not recommended for consumption by children. The Hyperactive Childrens Support Group belive that a link exists between this additive and hyperactive behavioural disorders in children. It is banned in Norway and the United States.
E129 Allura Red AC, FD&C Red 40
Orange-red colour used in sweets, drinks and condiments, medications and cosmetics, A red synthetic azo dye introduced in the early eighties to replace Amaranth, E123, in the United States of America where E123 is prohibited.
May have slightly less allergy/intolerance reaction by aspirin intolerant people and asthmatics than most of the azo dyes, although those with skin sensitivities should be careful. Allura red has also been connected with cancer in mice.
Not recommended for consumption by children. Banned in Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway.
(Taken from www.ukfoodguide.net)
Scarey stuff.