E133 Brilliant blue FCF — is it halal?
Ruling: Halal
Description
Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic triarylmethane dye: 2-formylbenzenesulphonic acid + N-ethyl-N-(3-sulphobenzyl)aniline → condensation → leuco base → oxidation with chromium or manganese compounds → sodium salt. The sources name no animal raw material in the synthesis.
Basis of the ruling
Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic triarylmethane colour. It is made from 2-formylbenzenesulphonic acid and N-ethyl-N-(3-sulphobenzyl)aniline — petrochemical products — with oxidants (chromium or manganese compounds); common salt and sodium sulphate remain in the powder.
Names: Блестящий синий FCF · Brilliant blue FCF · الأزرق اللامع FCF
Also known as: FD&C Blue 1, CI 42090, E 133, E-133, Е133, INS 133, бриллиантовый синий FCF, синий блестящий FCF, бриллиантовый голубой FCF, FD&C Blue No. 1, 青色1号, ブリリアントブルーFCF, Acid Blue 9, Erioglaucine, CI Food Blue 2
Category: Colours
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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