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E153ColorantLow concern
Vegetable Carbon
In plain words
The short version
Activated charcoal of vegetable origin — a clean-label deep black colorant.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI not specified — considered safe. Inert and not absorbed. Food-grade material must meet strict purity criteria for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The medicinal form is used as an antidote for oral poisoning; however, food-colorant doses can still adsorb some co-administered medications (interaction theoretical at typical food levels).
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.