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E110 - Sunset yellow FCF - Page 3

Functions: Colour

Sunset Yellow FCF -also known as Orange Yellow S, or C.I. 15985- is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with a pH dependent maximum absorption at about 480 nm at pH 1 and 443 nm at pH 13 with a shoulder at 500 nm. When added to foods sold in the US it is known as FD&C Yellow 6; when sold in Europe, it is denoted by E Number E110. - Wikipedia

EFSA evaluation: Reconsideration of the temporary ADI and refined exposure assessment for Sunset Yellow FCF -E110- (2014-07-15)