Foods Containing E162 (Beetroot Red)
E162 (Beetroot Red) is a colour (plant (beetroot)) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E162
- sweets and confectionery
- soft drinks
- cake icing
- jams and preserves
- ready meals
- desserts
In the UK and EU, E162 must be declared either as "E162" or as "Beetroot Red" in the ingredients list.
Is E162 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E162 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Beetroot Red to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA