Citrus Red 2 (E121)
Updated October 2, 2026
Citrus Red 2 (E121) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 6 products in our database, 1 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E121
- E-number
- E121
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 6 products (1 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Citrus Red 2
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Citrus Red 2.
Popular products with Citrus Red 2
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Citrus Red 2 and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 3 How to spot Citrus Red 2 on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Citrus Red 2?
In our database, Citrus Red 2 most often appears in dark chocolates, bodybuilding supplements and breads.
How many products contain Citrus Red 2?
6 published products on Foodmetria list Citrus Red 2, including 1 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.