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FD&C Red No. 40

FD&C Red No. 40 noun: a color additive composed principally of Allura Red AC; a petroleum-derived synthetic food coloring widely used in U.S. foods, cosmetics, and medications.

Noun

FD&C Red No. 40

  1. (dyes, FD&C code) A color additive composed principally of Allura Red AC; a petroleum-derived synthetic food coloring widely used in U.S. foods, cosmetics, and medications.
    • Red dye No. 40: red 40, FD&C Red No. 40 or Allura Red AC2025 March 29, Kristen Rogers, “Over half of US states are trying to eliminate food dyes. Here’s what you can do now”, in CNN
    Synonyms:
    Allura Red AC, E129, Red 40

Synonyms of FD&C Red No. 40

Questions about FD&C Red No. 40

What does FD&C Red No. 40 mean?
FD&C Red No. 40 means a color additive composed principally of Allura Red AC; a petroleum-derived synthetic food coloring widely used in U.S. foods, cosmetics, and medications.
What part of speech is FD&C Red No. 40?
FD&C Red No. 40 is a noun.

Words near FD&C Red No. 40 in the dictionary

  1. FCY
  2. fcy.
  3. fd
  4. FD&C
  5. FD&C Red No. 3
  6. FD&C Red No. 40
  7. FD&C Yellow No. 5
  8. FDA
  9. FDAC
  10. FDACs
  11. FDAP

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