A universally used colour with good all round stability, suitable for most foodstuffs.
diSodium 4-hydroxy-3- (4-sulpho-1-naphthylazo) naphthalene-1-sulphonate
Water Solubility
75 grams per litre at 20°C
Classification
1971 C.I. 14720
Food Red 3
E.122
Class
Monoazo
| Light | 5 |
| Heat | |
| 100°C | 4 |
| 200°C | 3 |
| Alkali | 4 |
| Fruit Acids (Citric / Tartaric) | 5 |
| Preservatives | |
| Benzoic Acid | 4 |
| Sulphur Dioxide | 4 |
