E-number  · E127

E127 — Erythrosine

Synthetic cherry-pink dye. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E127 (erythrosine) is a synthetic dye giving a cherry-pink colour. Produced from petroleum derivatives.

Why it matters

Mostly used in cocktail cherries, glacé cherries, and some custard powders. Restricted in many countries due to iodine content.

What to do

Always vegan.

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