Temptation RED is a food coloring, English name: ALLURA RED Chemical name: 6-hydroxy-5 -(2-methoxy-4-sulfonic acid - 5-tolyl) azonaphthalene-2-sulfonate disodium salt.
Temptation red, alias brilliant red, Alola red, edible red 40 (Japanese name), the molecular formula is C18H14N2Na2O8S2, relative molecular weight 496.43. It is obtained from sodium 2-methyl-4-amino-5-methoxybenzenesulfonate, coupled with sodium α-naphthol 6-sulfonate after diazotization. The corresponding aluminum precipitate can be made.
 

 

As a food additive, temptation red is widely used in the food industry. According to China's regulations can be used for candy coating, the maximum usage is 0.085g/kg; The maximum usage in fried chicken seasoning is 0.04g/kg; The maximum amount used in ice cream is 0.07g/kg. In addition, temptation red in meat enema, Western ham, jelly, biscuit filling and other aspects also have applications.