Is Tartrazine vegan?

Tartrazine

Vegan

Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon-yellow azo dye widely used as a food and cosmetic colorant. It is produced by chemical synthesis and is not derived from biological or mineral sources. In the United States it is known as FD&C Yellow No. 5.

Also known as Acid Yellow 23, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Yellow No. 5, Food Yellow 4
E number E102
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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