Additive
Ponceau 4R
Worth watching
Some people do better without it. Worth swapping when you can.
What it is
A red dye, also called cochineal red A — the synthetic kind.
Why it’s used
Turns things pink-red on the shelf.
What to know
Potential allergen. Not a fruit.
Who should skip
Anyone with dye reactions.
A gentler swap
Real fruit colour, or none.
You’ll see it in
Sweets and sauces.
- Extra care for children
- Listed as an additive
Found in
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