The manufacturer of Staroplzenecký Absinth strongly insisted to me that this product is colored with chlorophyll. The labeling clearly states that E102 and E133 are used.
E102 is the European code for Tartrazine, also known as FD&C yellow No.5 in the US. According to ukfoodguide.net E102 is
Citace:
A synthetic yellow azo dye ... It can also be used with Brilliant Blue FCF, (E133) to produce various green shades e.g. for tinned processed peas.
Tartrazine appears to cause the most allergic and/or intolerance reactions of all the azo dyes, particularly amongst those with an aspirin intolerance and asthmatics. Other reactions can include migraine, blurred vision, itching, rhinitis and purple skin patches, (because of this more use is now being made of Annatto (E160b). In conjunction with Benzoic acid (E210) tartrazine appears to create an over-activity in children.
Not recommended for consumption by children.
The Hyperactive Childrens Support Group belive that a link exists between this additive and hyperactive behavioural disorders in children.
Whilst being a very commonly used colour in the UK its use is banned in Norway and Austria.
E133 is also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, and in the US as FD&C Blue 1. Again according to ukfoodguide.net, E133 is
Citace:
A blue synthetic coal tar dye often used in conjunction with E102, Tartrazine, to produce various shades of green. Synthetic usually occurring as aluminum lake (solution) or ammonium salt;
Can be found in tinned processed peas, dairy products, sweets and drinks,
Not recommended for consumption by children.
Banned in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Two synthetic coloring agents that combine to make green. The manufacturer insisted if I put this product in direct sunlight for one week that the color would change in a manner consistent with chlorophyll coloring.
I hypothesize that at most the color may show some fading from its vibrant green to a less saturated green, but it won't change from green to feuille morte as would be expected with chlorophyll.
We shall see.
Srovnávalo se v sedmi lidech a konkurence byla velká - St. Antoine a La Clandestine. Vyrovnané vítězství - zítra pokračujeme =)
