Is Food Red 17 vegetarian?
Food Red 17
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.
| Also known as | Allura Red, Allura Red AC, Curry Red, Dinatrium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulfonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalin-2-sulfonat, Dinatrium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalin-2-sulphonat, Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate, Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (CI 16035), FD&C Red 40, Food Red 17, Red 40 |
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| INCI name | Food Red 17 |
| E number | E129 |
| INS number | 129 |
| CAS number | 25956-17-6 |
| EC number | 247-368-0 |
| CI number | CI 16035 |
| CosIng ID | 32725 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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