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ERYTHROSINE

Erythrosine (Disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-3-oxido-6-oxoxanthen-9-y1) benzoate monohydrate mixed with other colouring matters which contain arsenic, lead, mercury cadmium and other heavy metals) is a red powder used in the food industry as a red dye.
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