E120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
Colour
What it is
A deep red colour obtained from the cochineal insect. Worth knowing about if you avoid animal-derived ingredients.
What it does
Colour
Adds or restores colour.
Where it comes from
Extracted from the cochineal insect.
Origin: Animal
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.