Is Red 40 vegan?

Food Red 17 is also known as Red 40.

FD&C Red 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is a synthetic azo dye certified by the FDA for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics. It is derived from coal tar or petroleum and produces a red to orange-red colour. It is not derived from insects.

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