E133 - Brilliant Blue FCF

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Feature: E 133 is a synthetic food coloring. It is obtained from coal tar in the process of organic synthesis. Represents powder or granules with red-blue or violet color. Dissolves difficult

Characteristic

E 133 is a synthetic food coloring. It is obtained from coal tar in the process of organic synthesis. Represents powder or granules with red-blue or violet color. Dissolves sparingly in water, forms a blue color. In combination with yellow dye gives a green tint, with red - purple hue, with red and orange - brown and black. Refers to substances of medium hazard.

Use

The colorant E 133 is approved for use in the food industry, used in various EU member states, Russia. The permissible daily dose is 12.5 mg / kg body weight. The substance is widely used in the production of canned fruits and vegetables: in green peas, the amount should not exceed 100 mg / kg, and in canned apple puree - no more than 200 mg / kg, in marmalades and jellies - a maximum of 200 mg / kg, pickles - not more than 300 mg / kg.

E 133 is used for coloring ice creams, desserts. In the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, fruit and sparkling wines, bread and bakery products, the amount of additive must not exceed 200 mg / kg; in the preparation of sauces and spices - up to 500 mg / kg; in processed cheeses and soft drinks - up to 100 mg / kg.

The blue shiny dye is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics: it is used to dye many medicines, it is used in make-up, in the textile industry it is used for dyeing silk and wool, in various cleaning products.

Impact on humans

The substance has an adverse effect on the human body: it causes allergic reactions, asthma attack. It is absolutely forbidden for people who are allergic to aspirin. E 133 is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so it is almost completely excreted in food residues. According to some sources, the dye has carcinogenic properties, but this has not been officially confirmed.

E133 - Brilliant Blue FCF

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Characteristic

Use

Impact on humans

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