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Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake
Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake
Low concern
FD&C Blue No. 1 lake is FDA-approved for food use and is the same colorant as E133.
Found in
89 products
What it is
Aluminum lake form of FD&C Blue No. 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133); insoluble pigment.
Color additive; used in coatings, candies, and pharmaceuticals where water-insoluble color is needed.
Why it's flagged
- rare allergic-type reactions
What regulators actually say
"FD&C Blue No. 1 may be safely used for coloring foods generally... in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice."
"The Panel established an ADI of 6 mg/kg bw/day for Brilliant Blue FCF (E 133)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Color additive 21 CFR 74.101 (subject to certification)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food additive E133, ADI 6 mg/kg bw/day
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