noun
- A synthetic red dye used as a food coloring and in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Usage: Also called erythrosine or FD&C Red No. 3; Commonly used in food industry
Examples
- Erythrosin is used to color maraschino cherries and some candies.
- The food manufacturer added erythrosin to achieve the bright red appearance.
- Erythrosin has been approved by the FDA for use in certain food products.
- Some countries have restricted the use of erythrosin in food due to health concerns.
- The cosmetic formulation contained erythrosin as its primary colorant.