E129 - Allura red AC
By the Daat team · Updated October 30, 2026
E129 is Allura red, a synthetic red dye.
It is used mostly in red sweets and candy. Products that moved away from carmine (E120) often use it, or beetroot red (E162), instead.
It also requires the EU warning about attention in children.
In Daat’s catalog we found E129 in 81 of 16,831 products (0.5%), mostly in chocolate and sweets and drinks.
E129 at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Allura red AC |
| Function | Colour |
| Origin | Plant, mineral or synthetic |
| Vegan / vegetarian | Yes / Yes |
Is E129 vegan?
Yes. E129 has no animal source, so it suits both vegans and vegetarians.