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E131 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 name for E131 is Patent Blue V.
E131 is highly soluble in water and gives a blue colouring.
Some allergic reactions have been reported in conjunction with the intake
of E131. Other side effects have included low blood
pressure, nausea and skin irritation. This colouring is banned in the
US, Norway and Australia.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E131:
Scotch eggs and sweets.
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 and/or removed by the EU
Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list 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 on 31 July 2008. For current
details check with relevant authorities.
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