Ponceau 4r (E124)
Updated October 2, 2026
Ponceau 4r (E124) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 364 products in our database, 18 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E124
- E-number
- E124
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 364 products (18 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Ponceau 4r
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Ponceau 4r.
Popular products with Ponceau 4r
c NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
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NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 Ponceau 4r-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Ponceau 4r and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Ponceau 4r on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Ponceau 4r?
In our database, Ponceau 4r most often appears in sweetened beverages, candies, dragées and carbonated drinks.
How many products contain Ponceau 4r?
364 published products on Foodmetria list Ponceau 4r, including 18 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.