Brilliant Blue FCF

Synthetic blue color

Also known as FD&C Blue 1, C.I. 42090, Food Blue 2, Acid Blue 9, Blue 1, FD&C Blue No. 1, Brilliant Blue

SANHA and MUIS all classify this as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

2say Halal

Saying Halal2 of 2

SANHA

Function: Colouring. Status: Halaal

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Synthetic blue colouring.

Why this verdict

E133 is brilliant blue FCF, a synthetic triarylmethane dye giving a blue colour to beverages, confectionery, and dairy products. SANHA classifies E133 as halal. MUIS also lists E133 as halal, describing it as a synthetic blue colouring. E133 is halal.

Food-safety note

Permitted as a food colour in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15), subject to maximum permitted levels. JECFA set an Acceptable Daily Intake of 6 mg/kg and it is regarded as safe; rarely, sensitive people may have an allergic reaction. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E133 halal?

Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) is classified halal. SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E133 made from?

Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) is produced synthetically. It is commonly found in Ice cream, canned peas, packet soups, and dairy products.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.

Found in

Ice creamcanned peaspacket soupsdairy productscandiesbeveragesicing