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E154 is a food additive approved by the European Union
(EU).
It is used as a synthetic colouring agent in food and drink products.
The common name for E154 is Brown FK,
but it may also be referred to as Kipper Brown.
E154 is a brown food colouring.
It is a mixture of azo dyes, which is highly soluble in water. E154 tends
to be used on fish to keep the flesh a "healthy-looking" colour, even
after cooking.
E154 has been found to exacerbate asthma and, when
taken in combination with benzoates, may induce hyperactivity in children.
Individuals with intolerance to salicylates may also find that they are
intolerant to E154, due to the colouring being an azo
dye. E154 is banned in the United States.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E154:
Smoked and cured fish (especially kippers and mackerel), meat and crisps.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as chemicals are added and/or removed by the EU
Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 31 July 2008. For current
details check with relevant authorities.
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