Brown FK

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Braun FK (E 154) is a yellowish-brown mixture of six different azo dyes that was used to color smoked herrings. In animal experiments, damage to the heart and liver was found. Many organs are discolored by a metabolic product from Braun FK. Braun FK can cause allergies . In the EU, Braun FK is no longer approved as a food coloring.

Braun FK is a mixture of different dyes.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ W. Müller (Ed.): Handbuch der Farbenchemie. Basics, technology, applications . Ecomed Publishing Company; 3. Supplementary delivery 2003; ISBN 3-609-72700-4 ; P. 9 (Chapter 19.1)

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