Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5)

Tartrazine (also known as FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, and Food Yellow 4) is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. It may also be referenced as E number E102, C.I. 19140.
In addition to being a colorant in food, drugs and cosmetics, it can be used to dye silk and wool. It serves as a dye for wool and silks, a colorant in food, drugs and cosmetics.

Many foods contain tartrazine in varying proportions, depending on the manufacturer or person preparing the food. When in food, tartrazine is typically labelled as "color", "tartrazine", or "E102", depending on the jurisdiction, and the applicable labeling laws (see Regulation below).

Products containing tartrazine commonly include processed commercial foods that have an artificial yellow or green color, or that consumers expect to be brown or creamy looking. It has been frequently used in the bright yellow coloring of imitation lemon filling in baked goods.

Foods containing Tartrazine may include ice cream, ice pops, popsicles, candy, gummy bears, cotton candy, instant puddings, gelatin, cake mixes, pastries, custard powder, marzipan, biscuits, and cookies.
Beverages containing Tartrazine may include soft drinks, energy and sports drinks, powdered drink mixes, fruit cordials, and flavored/mixed alcoholic beverages.
Snacks containing Tartrazine may include flavored corn chip, chewing gum, popcorn, and potato chips.
Condiments and spreads containing Tartrazine may include jam, jelly, marmalade, mustard, horseradish, pickles, and processed sauces.

A number of personal care and cosmetics products may contain tartrazine, usually labelled as CI 19140 or FD&C Yellow 5, including:

Liquid and bar soaps, green hand sanitizer, moisturizers and lotions, mouth washes, perfumes, toothpastes, shampoos, conditioners, eyeshadow, blush, face powder and foundation, lipstick, nail polish, nail polish remover, temporary tattoos, and tanning lotions.

In most jurisdictions, presence of Tartrazine must be declared on the product label if used in food, medicine or personal care products.

Some people may have sensitivity to Tartrazine.
According to the FDA, tartrazine causes hives in fewer than 1 in 10,000 people, or 0.01%. Symptoms may appear after a few minutes up to 14 hours after exposure.
For additional information, please see Code of Federal Regulations #21, Parts 1-99.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used in processed commercial foods with yellow or green coloring
• Common in beverages such as soft drinks and energy drinks
• Found in cosmetic products like eyeshadows and nail polish
• Applied in textile dyeing for wool and silk
• Regulatory compliance ensures proper labeling

Caution:

Some individuals may be sensitive to Tartrazine, experiencing reactions such as hives in rare cases. According to the FDA, sensitivity occurs in fewer than 1 in 10,000 people. Symptoms may appear minutes to 14 hours after exposure.

Synonyms:

FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4, E102, C.I. 19140

Malic Acid, BP, USP, FCC, Kosher, Fine

Malic Acid, food grade, suitable for manufacturing and laboratory applications. The pleasant, refreshing taste of juicy fruits is partly caused by Malic Acid. It is widely used in beverages, powdered mixes, ciders and wines, acidified dairy products, calcium supplements, candy, chewing gum, desserts, and skin care products. This product is kosher, GMO-free, and halal. Available in 55-lb bags for wholesale and manufacturing purposes.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used in beverages and powdered mixes for a refreshing taste.
• Enhances flavors in ciders, wines, and acidified dairy products.
• Key ingredient in candy, chewing gum, and desserts.
• Incorporated in calcium supplements and skin care products.
• Certified kosher, halal, and GMO-free for versatile applications.

Caution:

Handle with care. Avoid inhalation and contact with eyes or skin. Refer to the SDS for detailed safety instructions.