E-number  · E104

E104 — Quinoline Yellow

Synthetic yellow dye. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E104 is quinoline yellow, a synthetic dye produced from petroleum-derived quinoline.

Why it matters

Used in confectionery, smoked haddock, scotch eggs (the coating), and some pharmaceuticals.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database