Red 40 Lake And Natural Flavors
What is Red 40 Lake And Natural Flavors?
Red 40 Lake is a synthetic red color additive made by combining Red 40 dye with an inert base, usually aluminum hydroxide, to create an insoluble pigment. Natural flavors are complex mixtures of flavor compounds extracted from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, spices, or dairy products.
Is Red 40 Lake And Natural Flavors a major allergen?
Red 40 Lake is not a major allergen.
What is Red 40 Lake And Natural Flavors used for?
This combination is used to add a specific red color and a particular taste or aroma to foods.
Is Red 40 Lake And Natural Flavors safe?
Red 40 Lake is an FDA-approved color additive.
Why it's used
This combination is used to add a specific red color and a particular taste or aroma to foods. It is often found in snack mixes, chips, and other savory or sweet processed foods to enhance both their appearance and flavor profile.
Health notes
Red 40 Lake is an FDA-approved color additive. In April 2025, FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Red 40. Some studies have explored a possible link between synthetic food dyes and hyperactivity in some children, though the evidence is mixed. JECFA has evaluated Red 40 and set an acceptable daily intake. Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. JECFA also evaluates flavoring agents.
Allergen info
Red 40 Lake is not a major allergen. Natural flavors can be derived from various sources, some of which may be major allergens. If a major allergen is present in the natural flavor, it must be declared on the food label.
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