Erythrosine

About

Erythrosine, also known as E127 and FD&C Red No. 3, is a red-pink organoiodine dye used as a food colouring, notably for processed cherries.^[1] The United States FDA banned it in foods in January 2025, with enforcement from 15 January 2027, while Health Canada stated in 2025 that it poses no health risk at the levels in its List of Permitted Food Colours.^[1] It colours the cherries declared on the Canadian label of Del Monte Fruit Cocktail.^[2]

Products (1)

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  Del Monte Fruit Cocktail in 100% Fruit Juice from Concentrate 796 mL

  Del Monte · 796 ml · can · Fruit - Prepared/Processed (Shelf Stable)

  00060000125806

Also known as

• E127

References

1. ↑ Erythrosine Wikipedia. publication. Accessed 2026-09-14. CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia contributors.
2. ↑ Photos of the 796 mL can: English ingredient list (upload 1), front (upload 2) and Nutrition Facts panel (upload 3) Open Food Facts contributors. pack. Published 2020-12-28. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 0060000125806. Open Food Facts uploads 1-3. CC BY-SA 3.0. Open Food Facts contributors.