E133

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E133 is a food additive approved by the European Union (EU). It is used as a synthetic colouring agent in food and drink products, but mostly in cosmetics.

The common name for E133 is brilliant blue FCF.

E133 is highly soluble in water and gives a blue colouring to food products. E133 can be used together with tartrazine (E102) to give various shades of green. The colouring can also be used in inks and as a fabric dye.

E133 has been known to provoke allergic reaction (although this is thought to be rare) and is banned in France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway and Austria.

Examples of food and drink products that sometimes include E133:

• ice cream
• sweets
• soft drinks

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.