E172 — Iron Oxides and Hydroxides

Used as: Colour

Why is it used?

Iron Oxides and Hydroxides is used in food as colour.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E172”
• “Iron Oxides and Hydroxides”
• “iron oxide”

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