Is Brown FK vegan?

Brown FK

Vegan

Brown FK is a synthetic brown food and textile dye consisting of a mixture of six azo dyes, often combined with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate. It is highly water-soluble and was historically used to colour kippers (smoked herring).

Also known as Chocolate Brown FK, CI Food Brown 1, Food Brown 1, Kipper Brown
E number E154
CAS number 8062-14-4
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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