E180 Litholrubine BK

Group: E160-E199 Others

Pigment Rubine, Lithol Rubine BK.

A synthetic azo dye, reddish in colour used solely for colouring the rind of hard cheeses.

People who suffer from asthma, rhinitis or the skin disease urticaria may find their symptoms become worse following consumption of azo dyes.

Banned in Australia.