Erythrosine

Erythrosine molecular structure

5+ year old children β€’ Consumable product

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Is this kid-friendly to eat Erythrosine?

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NOT RECOMMENDED
Danger Score: 7 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Erythrosine not recommended for 5+ year old children when used in food products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

Detailed Analysis

Red 3 is a synthetic dye with some carcinogenic concerns in animal studies. It is allowed in limited amounts but caution is advised for children over 5 years.
Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Banned: Erythrosine is banned or heavily restricted in some countries due to safety concerns, including potential carcinogenic effects observed in animal studies.
Cancer: Studies have linked erythrosine to cancer risk, particularly thyroid tumors in animal studies, raising concerns about its long-term safety.

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Alternative Names for Erythrosine

This ingredient may also be listed as:

red 3

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Products Containing Erythrosine

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Erythrosine or its alternative names.

Research Articles on Erythrosine

Scientific research related to this ingredient:

Neurotoxicity of food colorants: Gut dysbiosis and reduced short-chain fatty acids disrupt the enteric nervous system and lead to neurological disability.

PMID: 40602696PubMed β†—

Dose-Dependent Hepatorenal Damage Induced by Erythrosine: A Study of Biochemical, Oxidative Stress, DNA Damage, and Histopathological Effects in Wistar Rats.

PMID: 39843243PubMed β†—

Erythrosine-Induced Neurotoxicity: Evaluating Enzymatic Dysfunction, Oxidative Damage, DNA Damage, and Histopathological Alterations in Wistar Rats.

PMID: 39600142PubMed β†—

Additives in Processed Foods as a Potential Source of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: A Review.

PMID: 39584955PubMed β†—

Gastrointestinal toxicity following sub-acute exposure of erythrosine in rats: biochemical, oxidative stress, DNA damage and histopathological studies.

PMID: 39400474PubMed β†—

Biochemical processes mediating neurotoxicity induced by synthetic food dyes: A review of current evidence.

PMID: 39260596PubMed β†—

Food Safety and Health Concerns of Synthetic Food Colors: An Update.

PMID: 39058118PubMed β†—

Recent advances in electrochemical sensors based on nanomaterials for detection of red dyes in food products: A review.

PMID: 37806207PubMed β†—

Dietary Exposure to United States Food and Drug Administration-Approved Synthetic Food Colors in Children, Pregnant Women, and Women of Childbearing Age Living in the United States.

PMID: 35955015PubMed β†—

Evaluation of the suitability of Gardenia blue pigment derived from Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (Rubiaceae) as a dental plaque disclosant.

PMID: 35822866PubMed β†—

Involvement of striatal oxido-inflammatory, nitrosative and decreased cholinergic activity in neurobehavioral alteration in adult rat model with oral co-exposure to erythrosine and tartrazine.

PMID: 34888423PubMed β†—

Dietary intake of artificial food color additives containing food products by school-going children.

PMID: 33424279PubMed β†—

Combine colorants of tartrazine and erythrosine induce kidney injury: involvement of TNF-Ξ± gene, caspase-9 and KIM-1 gene expression and kidney functions indices.

PMID: 32981412PubMed β†—

Adverse reactions to food additives in children: A retrospective study and a prospective survey.

PMID: 32807620PubMed β†—

These research articles provide scientific evidence about Erythrosine safety and effects.

Common Questions About Erythrosine

Is this kid-friendly to eat Erythrosine?

Erythrosine is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potential safety risks.

What are the banned risks of Erythrosine for children?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries.

What are the cancer risks of Erythrosine for children?

Connected to cancer risk with long-term or repeated exposure.

What products contain Erythrosine?

Erythrosine is commonly found in food products, dietary supplements, and consumable items. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start eating products with Erythrosine?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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