| Group |
E170-E174 |
| Type |
Natural |
| Source |
A natural colour found as chalk, limestone, marble, dolomite, eggshells, and the shells of many marine animals. |
| Used in |
Biscuits, breads, cakes, ice-cream, sweets, vitamins and other tablets, canned fruit and vegetables, wine.
|
| Description |
E170 is not a permitted food colours in the USA or Canada, but is not deemed a safety risk by the European Food Safety Authority.
E170 is a good source of calcium. |