Azorubine
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|IUPACName=disodium 4-hydroxy-2-[(''E'')-(4-sulfonato-1-naphthyl) diazenyl]naphthalene-1-sulfonate
|OtherNames=''carmoisine'',<br />''Food Red 3'',<br />''Azorubin S'',<br />''Brillantcarmoisin O'',<br />''Acid Red 14'', or<br />''C.I. 14720''
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'''Azorubine''', '''carmoisine''', '''Food Red 3''', '''Azorubin S''', '''Brillantcarmoisin O''', '''Acid Red 14''', or '''C.I. 14720''' is a synthetic red [[food dye]] from the [[azo dye]] group. It usually comes as a disodium salt. It is a red to maroon powder. It is used for the purposes where the food is heat-treated after fermentation. It has [[E number]] E122. Some of the foods it can be present in are [[blancmange]], [[marzipan]], [[Swiss roll]], [[jam]]s, [[Jam|preserve]]s, [[yoghurt]]s, [[Gelatin dessert|jellies]], [[breadcrumb]]s, and [[cheesecake]] mixes. It is also present in [[Oraldene]] Mouthwash.
== Possible health effects ==
It appears to cause [[allergy|allergic]] or intolerance reactions, particularly amongst those with an [[aspirin]] intolerance. Other reactions can include a rash similar to [[nettle rash]] and skin [[swelling]]. [[Asthma]]tics sometimes react badly to it.
It is one of the colourants that the [[Hyperactive Children's Support Group]] recommends be eliminated from the diet of children.
On [[6 September]] [[2007]], the British [[Food Standards Agency]] revised advice on certain artificial food additives, including E122.
Professor Jim Stevenson from Southampton University, and author of the report, said: "This has been a major study investigating an important area of research. The results suggest that consumption of certain mixtures of artificial food colours and sodium benzoate preservative are associated with increases in hyperactive behaviour in children.
"However, parents should not think that simply taking these additives out of food will prevent hyperactive disorders. We know that many other influences are at work but this at least is one a child can avoid."
The following additives were tested in the research:
* Sunset yellow ([[E110]]) - Colouring found in squashes
* Carmoisine ([[E122]]) - Red colouring in jellies
* Tartrazine ([[E102]]) - New colouring in lollies, fizzy drinks
* Ponceau 4R ([[E124]]) - Red colouring
* Sodium benzoate ([[E211]]) - Preservative
* Quinoline yellow (E104) - Food colouring
* Allura red AC ([[E129]]) - Orange / red food dye<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6979976.stm Parents warned of additives link]</ref>
On [[10 April]] [[2008]], the Foods Standard Agency called for a voluntary removal of the colours (but not sodium benzoate) by 2009.<ref>BBC [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7340426.stm Europe-wide food colour ban call] [[10 April]] [[2008]]</ref> In addition, it recommended that there should be action to phase them out in food and drink in the European Union (EU) over a specified period.<ref>FSA [http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2008/apr/coloursadvice Board discusses colours advice] [[10 April]] [[2008]]</ref>
The EFSA (European Food Standards Agency) has reviewed the Southampton Study and determined that the results are inconclusive and warrant no action at this time in the EU pending the outcome of further testing.{{Fact|date=April 2008}}
Azorubine is commonly used in the [[United Kingdom|UK]], but it is a prohibited food additive in [[Canada]], [[Japan]], [[Norway]], [[Sweden]] and the [[United States]].<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/foodsafety/additives.html CBC News In Depth: Food Safety<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
== References ==
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[[Category:Food colorings]]
[[Category:Azo dyes]]
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