Is Dr. Oetker color red ultra-processed?

30 ml Food additives Sold in Sweden

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

It has e120, it comes from insects and thats why it's haram

Additives: E120 Cochineal

Also detected, but not matched to one ingredient: E120 Cochineal.

As written on the pack

It has E120 and it comes from insects and thats why it's haram.

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 56th. 68% of the food additives here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5701073064641, last edited 2 April 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.