Brown FK
Function: Food colours
E154 is the European food-additive number for Brown FK, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Brown FK (E154) is a food additive used as a food additive.
What is E154 used for?
Brown FK (E154) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Food colours (E-numbers).
Is E154 safe or restricted?
E154 is banned or severely restricted in one or more jurisdictions. Forkin classifies it as “Banned or severely restricted” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E154 vegan or vegetarian?
Brown FK (E154) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E154?
E154 appears in 13 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Hard Candy, Chocolate Truffles / Pralines, and Sour Candy.
- Hard Candy3
- Chocolate Truffles / Pralines2
- Sour Candy1
- Candy & Sweets1
- Sandwiches1
- Soft Drinks1
- Banana Bread1
- Bread1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E154 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E154
- What is E154?
- E154 is the E-number for Brown FK, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Brown FK (E154) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- What is E154 used for?
- Brown FK (E154) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E154?
- E154 appears in 13 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Hard Candy, Chocolate Truffles / Pralines, and Sour Candy. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E154 vegan or vegetarian?
- Brown FK (E154) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E154 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E154 is banned or severely restricted in one or more jurisdictions. Forkin classifies it as ‘Banned or severely restricted’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E154 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.