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E120

Cochineal

Carmine (cochineal) is a red colour made from crushed insects.

What the evidence says

  1. 1Can cause allergic reactions in some people
  2. 2Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians
EFSA’s scientific evaluation of E120 (opens in a new tab)

In a PureScan score

An ingredient of low concern removes 6 points from the additives and ingredients part of the score. Low concern ratings never cap a score. How we score