Grupa: E100-E109 Žuta

E101(ii) or E101a is a food additive approved by the European Union (EU). It is used as natural colouring agents in food products. The common name for E101 (ii) is Riboflavin-5'phosphate. These colourings occur naturally in liver, kidney, eggs, milk and vegetables. They can also be prepared industrially by synthesis of certain yeasts. E101 gives foods a yellow colour but its use is limited by its low solubility. E101 in the diet is essential in order for antibody production and for the formation of red blood cells.

Consists mainly of the monosodium salt of the 5'-monophosphate ester of riboflavin dihydrate obtained from chemical action on E101 Riboflavin. It is rapidly turned to free riboflavin after ingestion.

Found in many foods for babies and young children as well as jams, milk products and sweets and sugar products.

Likely to be Genetically Modified.