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E155 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 E155 is Brown HT.
E155 is a chocolate-coloured azo dye, that is
highly soluble in water. It acts as an alternative colouring
to that
provided by cocoa or caramel.
E155 may exacerbate the symptoms of asthma and cause
adverse effects in those allergic to aspirin, as well as irritation to
the skin.
Individuals with intolerance to salicylates may also find that they are
intolerant to E155, due to the colouring being an azo
dye. E155 is banned in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Norway,
Switzerland, France, Sweden, Austria and the United States.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E155:
Chocolate cake mixes and biscuits.
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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