Erythrosine

E127 is the European food-additive number for Erythrosine, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. ERYTHROSINE, is an organoiodine compound, specifically a derivative of fluorone.

What is E127 used for?

Erythrosine (E127) 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.

Is E127 safe or restricted?

E127 is banned or severely restricted in one or more jurisdictions. Forkin classifies it as “Banned / Severely restricted” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.

Frequently asked questions about E127

What is E127?

E127 is the E-number for Erythrosine, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. ERYTHROSINE, is an organoiodine compound, specifically a derivative of fluorone.

What is E127 used for?

Erythrosine (E127) 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.

Is E127 vegan or vegetarian?

It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.

Is E127 safe, and is it banned anywhere?

E127 is banned or severely restricted in one or more jurisdictions. Forkin classifies it as "Banned / 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.

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