Quinoline yellow

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 8004-92-0

Definition
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Quinoline yellow (E 104) is a food additive. The green-yellow substance is water soluble but not fat soluble and belongs to the group of synthetic food colourings.

Field of application/use
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Quinoline yellow is used as a food colour in the EU. Quinoline yellow, together with blue coloring agents, produces a green color to color food green.

Note(s)
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Since 20 July 2010, foods containing quinoline yellow must bear the following statement on the label: "May impair activity and attention in children".

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020