Colors · Food additive

Azorubine (E122)

Updated October 2, 2026

Azorubine (E122) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 404 products in our database, 11 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
E122
E-number
E122
Function
Colors
Found in
404 products (11 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Azorubine

Candies 0% · 16
Sodas 0% · 14
Food colorings 6% · 11
Gummi candies 0% · 8
Food additives 3% · 6
Liqueurs 1% · 6
Confectioneries 0% · 6

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Azorubine.

Popular products with Azorubine

How to spot Azorubine on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

AzorubineE122

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Azorubine?

In our database, Azorubine most often appears in sweetened beverages, candies, sodas and food colorings.

How many products contain Azorubine?

404 published products on Foodmetria list Azorubine, including 11 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.