Scarlet GN

Scarlet GN, or C.I. Food Red 2, Ponceau SX, FD&C Red No. 4, or C.I. 14700 is a red azo dye used as a food dye. When used as a food additive, it has the E number E125. It usually comes as a disodium salt.

It is permitted in fruit peels and maraschino cherries.