Erythrosine Red (also known as Red No. 3 or E127) is a synthetic red dye used in several industries.
Uses of Erythrosine Red
1. Food Industry
* Coloring of candies and sweets
* Cake decorations and icings
* Maraschino cherries
* Some beverages and desserts
2. Pharmaceutical Industry
* Coloring tablets and capsules
* Coloring syrups and liquid medicines
3. Cosmetics
* Lipsticks
* Rouge and other makeup products
4. Dental Applications
* Used in plaque-disclosing tablets and solutions to highlight dental plaque
5. Laboratory and Histology
* Biological staining and microscopy applications