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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/drink products that may 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 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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