Red 40 lake

Red 40 lake or FD&C RED #40 or E129 or Allura Red AC is a chemical compound, a dye azo-derivative, water-soluble. (FDA clearance in 1971). The name describes the structure of the molecule. FD&C stands for "Food, Drug, and Cosmetic" and refers to dyes and pigments that have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for...