E124 — Ponceau 4r
High risk
Ponceau 4R (Cochineal Red A): one of the Southampton Six azo dyes linked to child hyperactivity; EU mandatory warning label (Annex V); EFSA confirmed the ADI at 0.7 mg/kg bw/day (2009). Not authorised as a US food colour; restricted in Canada and Norway. No carcinogenicity classification. Risk depends on the dose; the app cannot measure actual intake, so this flag is precautionary.
Nutly strongly discourages regular consumption.
Oversight & sources
Flagged by ANSES — France's food-safety agency flagged this additive for re-assessment.
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