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E123 — Amaranth
أمارانث · INS 123 · Colour
Codex GSFA Permitted with provisions
CXS 192-1995, revision 2026
Table 1 has provisions for it in 12 food categories, each with its own maximum level.
European Union Authorised
Regulation (EC) 1333/2008, Annex II, consolidated text of 18.08.2026
Authorised in the EU: entries in 5 food categories of Annex II Part E. The level and conditions depend on the category.
United States (FDA) Not permitted as a food colour
FDA Substances Added to Food and Color Additive Status (substance level)
FD&C Red No. 2 is not listed for use in food in the US (Delisted, formerly subject to certification).
Substance level only: FDA does not set limits by food category the way Codex and the EU do; conditions of use are in the cited 21 CFR section.
The maximum level depends on the food category. Check this additive for a specific product:
Check E123 by food categoryIn Jordan the Jordanian technical regulations and JFDA decide. Codex, the EU and the US are references for comparison and export, not a substitute for the local decision. FoodCheck Jordan is an independent scientific reference, not affiliated with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration or any regulator.
Sources: Codex CXS 192-1995, General Standard for Food Additives, revision 2026 · Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, consolidated text 02008R1333-20260818 (EUR-Lex PDF) · FDA Substances Added to Food (last updated 9/8/2026) and Color Additive Status List (last updated 8/14/2026), downloaded 2026-10-21. Data built: 2026-10-21.