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Is cochineal red as food additive used in yogurts and milkshakes?

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The conditions for the use of colours in foodstuffs are harmonised throughout the European Union based on the provision set by Council directive 94/36/EC. Cochineal red is a food additive (E120) and belongs to the group of colours which may be used in a selection of foods specified in the legislation. Yogurts and milkshakes do not belong to them.

General information on food additives (rules on labelling of additives, intake, etc):
http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sfp/addit_flavor/additives/index_en.html

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Source: European Food Information Council

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