erythrosine
/ɪˈrɪθrəsiːn/
noun
- A red dye used in food, cosmetics, and medicine to color things pink or red.
- Some countries restrict the use of erythrosine in food products.
- Erythrosine is often added to maraschino cherries for a bright red look.
- The toothpaste contains erythrosine to give it a pleasant pink color.