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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

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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