Which of the following chemical(s) is/are used to impart red colour to the food substances?

Carmoisine

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Tartrazine

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Erythrosine

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Ponsi 4R

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Carmoisine

C
Erythrosine

D
Ponsi 4R

Food colour, or colour additive, is any dye, pigment or substance that imparts colour when added to food or drink. Carmoisine, ponsi 4R, and erythrosine are the chemicals used to impart red colour to the food substances. Tartrazine is used to impart yellow colour to the food substances.

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