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E172 is a food additive approved by the European Union
(EU).
It is used as a natural colouring agent in food and drink products.
The common name for E172 is iron oxides and hydroxides.
E172 is a red/brown colouring that is available
in three forms:
- E172(i) - black iron oxide,
- E172(ii) - red iron oxide, and
- E172(iii) - yellow
iron oxide.
The iron is not actively absorbed by body tissue.
This colouring may act
as an irritant when in dust form and is banned in Germany.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E172:
Salmon and shrimp pastes, meat pastes, cake and dessert packets and soups.
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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