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Is Red 40 Keto? Ingredient Quality Explained
AdditivesAvoidQuality tier: Poor
CleanKeto Verdict
Red 40 is a food additive that carries 1 quality flag in the CleanKeto database. A synthetic, petroleum-based dye. That places it in the Poor tier.
Quality flags
- Synthetic dyeA synthetic, petroleum-based dye.
How this verdict is decided
CleanKeto's PQ Score rates ingredient quality on a 0 to 100 scale by checking for seed oils, additives, ultra-processing, and sourcing signals. Individual products vary with their exact sourcing and preparation, so scan the label to see the real score for what you are eating. Learn how PQ Score works.
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PQ Score rates ingredient quality, not calories or medical outcomes. It is not medical or dietary advice.