Origin:
Synthetic blue colour.
Function & characteristics:
Blue food colour. Very soluble in water.
Products:
Ice cream and a few other food products, but mostly in cosmetics.
Daily intake:
Up to 12.5 mg/kg body weight.
Side effects:
Side effects rarely occur in the concentrations used. Some allergic reactions have been reported.
Dietary restrictions:
None; E133 can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.
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