Litholrubine BK (E 180) is a red mono-azo dye authorised as a food additive in the EU but currently only permitted for use in cheese rind.
Delivering a scientific opinion on its safety as a food additive, the Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources at EFSA said there is unlikely to be a significant safety concern for humans from the current single authorised use of Litholrubine BK in edible cheese rinds.
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