Is Food Brown 3 vegetarian?
Food Brown 3
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Brown HT is a synthetic diazo dye used as a brown food colourant. It is produced by chemical synthesis and is permitted in certain food products within the EU.
| Also known as | Brown HT, C.I. 20285, C.I. Food Brown 3, Chocolate Brown HT, Food Brown 3 |
|---|---|
| E number | E155 |
| INS number | 155 |
| CAS number | 4553-89-3 |
| CI number | CI 20285 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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