E107

Yellow. Synthetic; made and derived from coal tar. Has been linked to cancer. Can also potentially lead to irritability, infertility, brain damage, hyperactivity (ADHD), and among other ill effects obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD. People with asthma and aspirin intolerance will experience other allergic reactions as well. Approved in EU. Not approved in UK. Banned in Austria, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. Used in processed foods like mayonnaise, chocolates, sweets, candies, pastries, soft drinks, and others.