New Coccine has been used to determine its decolorization by fungi Phanerochaetechrysosporium and Pleurotus sajorcaju.
Biochem/physiol Actions
New Coccine also referred to as ponceau 4 R, is a synthetic red tar dye. It belongs to the group of azo dyes. New Coccine is extensively used as a food colorant. When the intact dye reaches the intestine, it cause colon specific DNA damage in mice.
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