Ingredient Data
Vegan Status
Vegan
E-Number
E102
Also Known As
FD&C Yellow No. 5; CI 19140; Acid Yellow 23
Source
A synthetic azo dye produced entirely from petrochemicals. No animal products are used in its manufacture.
Commonly Found In
Soft drinks, sweets, jelly, pickles, mustard, custard powder, some medications.
Vegan Alternative
No substitute needed — Tartrazine is vegan. Natural alternatives include turmeric (E100) or beta-carotene (E160a).