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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, breathing difficulties and skin
irritation.
It
is banned in Norway.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E132:
Sweets, ice creams, bakery products and 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 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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