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Iron Oxide(E172)

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Iron Oxide is a colorant — Coloring for dyeing eggshells and pet food

What it does

Coloring for dyeing eggshells and pet food

Where you'll see it

Eggshells, pet food

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP
  • EU: approved

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used for dyeing eggshells and for pet food