Is CI 16185 vegan?

CI 16185

Vegan

CI 16185 (Amaranth) is a synthetic monoazo red dye used as a food colouring agent (E123) and in cosmetics, with the chemical name trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate.

Also known as Acid Red 27, Amaranth dye, FD&C Red No. 2, Food Red 9, Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
INCI name CI 16185
E number E123
CosIng ID 32726
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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