Quinoline yellow
What is Quinoline yellow?
Quinoline yellow is a synthetic yellow food dye. It is typically produced from coal tar derivatives. It is available in both powder and liquid forms, offering versatility for food manufacturers.
Is Quinoline yellow vegan?
Quinoline yellow is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Quinoline yellow gluten-free?
It is not gluten-containing.
Is Quinoline yellow a major allergen?
Quinoline yellow is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Quinoline yellow used for?
Quinoline yellow is used to impart a bright yellow colour to a variety of food products.
Is Quinoline yellow safe?
Quinoline yellow is an authorised food additive in Great Britain, listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Quinoline yellow is used to impart a bright yellow colour to a variety of food products. Its primary function is as a colourant. It is commonly found in confectionery, baked goods, and decorative toppings for desserts.
Health notes
Quinoline yellow is an authorised food additive in Great Britain, listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. European food safety authorities, including EFSA, have evaluated its safety. Some studies have suggested a potential link between certain artificial food colours, including quinoline yellow, and hyperactivity in children, although the evidence is mixed and regulatory bodies have not established a causal link at typical consumption levels. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake.
Regulatory status
Authorised in Great Britain (FSA register): England, Scotland, Wales. FSA register of authorised products
Permitted uses in the EU
| Food category | Maximum level |
|---|---|
| 1.4 flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products | 10 |
| 1.6.3 other creams | 10 |
| 1.7.3 edible cheese rind | 10 |
| 4.2.4.1 fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote | 30 |
| 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | 30 |
| 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | 300 |
| 5.3 chewing gum | 30 |
| 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | 50 |
| 6.6 Batters | 50 |
| 8.3.3 Casings and coatings and decorations for meat | 50 |
| 8.3.3 Casings and coatings and decorations for meat | 10 |
| 9.3 fish roe | 200 |
| 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments | 10 |
| 12.4 Mustard | 10 |
| 12.6 Sauces | 20 |
| 12.9 Protein products excluding products covered in category 1 8 | 10 |
| 13.2 Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5.) | 10 |
| 13.3 Total diet replacement for weight control food as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 | 10 |
| 14.1.4 Flavoured_drinks | 10 |
| 14.2.3 Cider and perry | 25 |
| 14.2.4 Fruit wine and made wine | 25 |
| 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 | 180 |
| 14.2.7.1 Aromatised wines | 50 |
| 14.2.7.2 Aromatised wine-based drinks | 50 |
| 14.2.7.3 Aromatised wine-product cocktails | 50 |
| 14.2.8 Other alcoholic beverages including mixtures of alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages based on distilled alcohol with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 % | 180 |
| 16 Desserts excluding products covered in category 1 3 and 4 | 10 |
| 17.1 food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’, | 10 |
| 17.1 food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’, | 35 |
| 17.2 food supplements supplied in a liquid form excluding food supplements for Infants and young children | 10 |
Allergen info
Quinoline yellow is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not gluten-containing.
Foods that contain Quinoline yellow
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