Ingredient · E127

Red #3 Color

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This additive is used to give foods a bright red color. It is found …

What it is

Red #3 Color, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic red dye. It is manufactured from petroleum.

Why it's used

This additive is used to give foods a bright red color. It is found in products like canned fruit, pre-packaged fruit and vegetables, and some snacks.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the use of Red #3 for food in January 2025, with manufacturers having until January 2027 to comply. The FDA's decision was based on findings that it caused cancer in male rats, leading to revocation under the Delaney Clause, though the FDA stated this finding was not relevant to human risk. California's Food Safety Act (AB 418) also bans Red #3 in food starting in 2027.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Red #3 Color

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Fruit Cocktail In Light Syrup, Fruit Cocktail CLOVER VALLEY Fruit Cocktail In Light Syrup, Fruit Cocktail Canned Fruit High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 64kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15Carbs Fruit Cocktail In Light Syrup, Fruit Cocktail CLOVER VALLEY Fruit Cocktail In Light Syrup, Fruit Cocktail Canned Fruit High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 64kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.7Carbs Mixed Fruit With Cherries In Light Syrup CLOVER VALLEY Mixed Fruit With Cherries In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.0Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Gourment Springfetti Snack Mix, Springfetti Other Snacks High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 429kcal 3.6Protein 12.5Fat 78.6Carbs Fruit Juice Variety Pack, Yellow Cling Diced Peaches, Cherry Mixed Fruit Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Fruit Juice Variety Pack, Yellow Cling Diced Peaches, Cherry Mixed Fruit Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 27kcal 0.9Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Mixed Fruit In Light Syrup, Mixed Fruit Canned Fruit 71kcal 0.5Protein 0Fat 16.7Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Mixed Fruit Peaches, Pears & Cherry Halves In Light Syrup, Mixed Fruit In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.0Carbs Cherry No Sugar Added Mixed Fruit In Water Sweetened With Stevia Extract, Cherry In Water Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Cherry No Sugar Added Mixed Fruit In Water Sweetened With Stevia Extract, Cherry In Water Canned Fruit 35kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.0Carbs Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Cherry Mixed Fruit In Fruit Juice, Cherry In Fruit Juice Canned Fruit 71kcal 0.9Protein 0Fat 16.8Carbs Dole Packaged Foods, LLC No Sugar Added Cherry Mixed Fruit In Water Sweetened With Stevia & Monk Fruit Extracts, Water Canned Fruit 35kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.0Carbs Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Cherry Mixed Fruit In Fruit Juice, Cherry In Fruit Juice Canned Fruit 53kcal 0.9Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs Dole Diced Peaches, Cherry Mixed Fruit, Mandarin Oranges Variety Pack, 4Oz. 12 Count Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 27kcal 0.9Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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