E132

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E132 is a food additive approved by the European Union (EU). It is used as a synthetic colouring agent in food and drink products.

The common names for E132 are indigontine and indigo carmine.

E132 is highly soluble in water and gives a blue colouring. It is most commonly used as an additive to capsules and tablets. It is a coal tar derivative and may also be used as a biological stain. E132 occurs naturally in the shrub indigofera tinctoria, but is always synthesised when used commercially.

E132 has been found by some studies to cause nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure (hypertension), breathing difficulties and skin irritation. It is banned in Norway.

Examples of food and drink products that sometimes include E132:

• sweets
• ice creams
• bakery products
• biscuits

Note⁽¹⁾ that the list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by the EU Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list is complete.

Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.

This entry was added in good faith in July 2008.
For current details check with relevant authorities.