E-number  · E110

E110 — Sunset Yellow FCF

Synthetic orange-yellow azo dye. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E110 (sunset yellow FCF) is a synthetic azo dye, orange-yellow in colour, made from petroleum-derived intermediates.

Why it matters

Used in orange squash, jelly, marzipan, packet soups, and apricot jam. Like E102, carries the EU "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children" warning label.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database
  • EU Food Information Regulation 1169/2011