E 133 food additive is dangerous or not. Blue brilliant FCF, brilliant blue FCF (E133). Use and application

Synthetic food dyes are representatives of several classes of organic compounds: azo dyes (tartrazine - E102; sunset yellow - E110; carmoisine - E122; crimson 4R - E124; shiny black - E151); triarylmethane dyes (patented blue V-E131; brilliant blue - E133; green S - E142); quinoline (yellow quinoline - E104); indigoid (indigo carmine - E132). All of these compounds are highly soluble in water; most form insoluble complexes with metal ions and are used in this form to color powdered products. Synthetic dyes have significant technological advantages over most natural dyes. They produce bright, easily reproducible colors and are less sensitive to the various impacts to which the material is exposed during the process flow.

[Nechaev A.P., Traubenberg S.E., Kochetkova A.A., Food chemistry, 2003]

When using dyes, remember that they lose some of their color during coloring and storage of food products. Synthetic triphenylmethane dyes (E131, E133, E142) discolor up to 10% during caramel coloring, and up to 18% during storage. %. In general, synthetic dyes are quite stable, with the exception of triphenylmethane dyes, which can become discolored when storing alcoholic beverages in the light, and indigoid dye E132, which is unstable in drinks using invert sugar. The maximum permitted dosage of synthetic food dyes individually or in total in mixtures is 500 g/t, the recommended dosage is 10-50 g/t of the finished food product, depending on the dye and the type of product being colored. For Ponceau 4R the maximum dosage is 50 g/t of finished product. BeforeWhen using synthetic dyes, you must ensure their toxicological safety.

[Educational and methodological materials “Food concentrates and additives for processed products” Kasymov S.K., Ph.D., 2013]

Characteristics of basic synthetic dyes

Code	Name		Water color solution	ADI, mg/kg body weight ( JECFA)
E102	Tartrazine		Yellow
E104	Yellow quinoline		Lemon yellow	10,0
E110	Sunset yellow FCF		Orange
E122	Carmoisine (Azorubine)	- // -	Crimson
E124	Ponceau 4 R (Crimson 4 R)		Red
E131	Blue patent V		Blue	Not installed
E132	Indigo carmine	- // -	Blue
E133	Blue shiny FCF	- // -	Blue	12,5
E151	Black shiny BN		Violet

Resistance of basic synthetic dyes

Code	Name	Color index C. I.	Lightfastness	Heat resistance	Sour-toast-bone	Resistance to fruit acids	Alkali resistance
E102	Tartrazine	19140
E104	Yellow quinoline	47005
E110	Sunny yellow sunset" FCF	15985					± *
E122	Carmoisine (Azorubine)	14720
E124	Ponceau 4 R (Crimson 4 R)	16255
E131	Blue patent V	42051
E132	Indigo carmine	73015
E133	Blue shiny FCF	42090			- ***
E151	Black shiny BN	28440

Notation I: ++ highly resistant; + stable; ± relatively stable; - unstable; -- unstable.

When producing a food product using dyes, the following must be taken into account: the introduction of ethyl alcohol into the formulation does not change the intensity and shade of the color of the finished product colored with synthetic dyes, with the exception of triarylmethane dyes (E131, E133, E142), which can be significantly discolored in alcoholic beverages;

Preparation and storage of dye solutions.

The recommended concentration of solutions of synthetic dyes is 1%. To prepare the solution, weigh out 10.0±0.2 g of dry dye and dissolve it with stirring in 0.5 liters of drinking water. It is recommended to heat the water to 60...80 °C, and when working with blue dyes - to 90...100 °C. It is advisable to use softened water. After complete dissolution of the dye (5...10 minutes), add 0.49 liters of water to the resulting solution with stirring and, after cooling the solution to 20...40 °C, filter it through a layer of white cotton fabric (calico). 10 g of such a solution contains 0.1 g of dye.

Each container with the solution must be equipped with a label containing the name of the dye, the composition of the solution and the date of preparation.

Food coloring solutions are stored in a dark place at a temperature of 15...25 °C. The shelf life under normal food production conditions should not exceed two to three days.

The shelf life of dye solutions can be increased by using preservatives - sodium benzoate or potassium sorbate. In this case, 840 ml of water is used to prepare the dye solution. 0.8 g of preservative is dissolved in one half of the remaining water (75 ml), and 0.4 g of citric acid is dissolved in the remaining 75 ml. First, pour a preservative solution into the dye solution, and then a citric acid solution and mix thoroughly. Solutions of preservative and citric acid should not be mixed before adding to the dye, since the resulting benzoic or sorbic acid may precipitate.

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E133 is a synthetic dye, the production of which takes place through the process of organic synthesis of coal tar. Externally, the dye looks like a red powder with a blue tint, which is practically insoluble in.

Its main characteristics are worth noting: a wide range of applications, acid resistance, heat stability and a high level of light resistance.

Various manufacturers of the digestive sector use E133 in combination with other types of dyes: if mixed with yellow, the result will be green, in combination with red you will get purple, in combination with purple or brown - black, in combination with orange you will get brown. A duet of brilliant blue dye FCF with tartrazine (E101) is often found, thus obtaining the most extensive palette of green colors.

Purpose and scope of application

Brilliant Blue FCF dye has a wide range of applications. In the food industry, E133 is used for coloring pasta, baked goods, fruit ice, canned vegetables, canned fruits, dairy products, breakfast cereals, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, a variety of sweets, desserts, etc.

In the cosmetics industry, E133 is used in the production of decorative cosmetics, hair dyes, various creams, shampoos, and deodorants. Most often, Indian manufacturers resort to this additive to obtain brighter and more stable colors. In the textile industry, the dye is mainly used to dye silk and wool fabrics. The least used dye is brilliant blue FCF in pharmaceuticals (coloring of capsule and tablet shells) and in the production of household chemicals.

The use of blue shiny FCF in medicinal products is prohibited.

Possible names

Manufacturers can often hide E133 under other names, including:

• E-133;
• brilliant blue;
• aniline blue;
• blue #1;
• food blue-2;
• 42090;
• blue shiny FCF.

Chemical composition and release form

The additive is produced synthetically and is usually produced using coal tar, which is processed through organic synthesis. The additive has the following chemical formula: C 37 H 34 N 2 Na 2 O 9 S 3 .

It is very difficult to dissolve the additive in ordinary water, as a result the solution is blue or dark blue.

Available in the form of granular powder without any odor. The additive is a flammable material and is highly resistant to alkaline environments.

E133 can be produced in special fabric bags, paper food bags, and corrugated boxes. Regardless of the type of packaging, a plastic bag 0.08 millimeters thick is first placed inside. Each manufacturer has its own type of packaging.

Under no circumstances should you use containers other than those from the manufacturer for storage.

Effect on the body: harm and benefit

The additive has an average level of danger to the human body.

E133 dye is poorly absorbed by the body and ninety-five percent of the total amount of absorbed dye is excreted along with food debris. If you consume Brilliant Blue FCF in large quantities and frequently, your stool will take on a greenish tint.

Abuse of dye can provoke allergic reactions and asthma attacks, especially for people with hypersensitivity to aspirin. This food additive has not been fully studied to this day, therefore, the general range of side effects is not known.

There is currently no data on the carcinogenicity and toxicity of the additive.

But numerous studies (which were conducted on laboratory rats) have shown that this supplement has a positive effect on therapy for spinal cord injuries.

It is worth noting that the brilliant blue dye FCF is a fairly expensive synthetic product, therefore, it is not actively used in industry, since it is not profitable.

Daily dosage

To date, a safe daily intake of dye has been developed, and it is twelve and a half milligrams per kilogram of body weight.

It is worth noting that for green peas the amount of dye should not exceed one hundred milligrams per kilo of product. For canned puree from, the rate per kilogram should not exceed two hundred milligrams, but for in a marinade, the amount of E133 per kilogram of product should not exceed three hundred milligrams. For pasta and other bread products, the norm is two hundred milligrams per kilo. In sauces, up to five hundred milligrams of dye per kilogram of sauce is allowed. For soft drinks and processed cheese, the norm is one hundred milligrams per kilo.

Permission to use

Food grade dye E-133 is acceptable for use in production in Russia, Ukraine and certain EU countries, but the additive is prohibited in Norway, Germany, Belgium, Denmark and France.

Main manufacturers

During the purchase period, it is important to choose the right manufacturer. Among the well-known foreign reliable manufacturers are: Sensient Technologies Corporation (America), ROHA and Vidhi Dyestuffs Mfg (India). Among the well-known and proven manufacturers in Russia for years, it is worth noting: Eco Resource and GIORD (St. Petersburg) and Teresa-Inter (Moscow).

It is important to remember that every synthetic additive or dye in any case causes harm to the body (even if manufacturers do not indicate this), therefore, if possible, products containing E133 should be avoided, especially if there are problems with the respiratory system, there are various chronic diseases, anomalies functioning of the liver, kidneys and intestines.

General characteristics and receipt

E133 is a food coloring of chemical origin in the form of powder or granules, the distinctive feature of which is a blue color with a reddish tint. The additive is poorly soluble in water, difficult to absorb by the human body, and almost all of it is excreted along with undigested food.

Extracted by organic synthesis. The raw material for the dye is coal tar. The level of harm to health is average.

Purpose

Diamond Blue FCF is used in various industries for the purpose of painting in the desired color. It is often mixed with other dyes to create a wider range of shades. Used in the manufacture of food products, cosmetics and textiles.

Benefits and harms

Currently, research on the E133 supplement is ongoing, but there is no scientific evidence of its toxic or carcinogenic effects yet. In many countries, the substance is used without prohibitions. But it is impossible to say that the dye is completely safe.

It is harmful to people suffering from asthma and aspirin intolerance. It can provoke an attack of suffocation, acute allergic symptoms, including anaphylactic shock. The substance can negatively affect the behavior of children, causing headaches, increased activity levels, tearfulness, and apathy.

When consuming lollipops and hard candies colored with E133, there is a risk of the substance entering the blood. This can harm cells and their ability to produce energy from incoming food.

If we talk about the benefits of the substance, E133 has shown the ability to help treat spinal cord injuries in rats. But research has not yet been carried out further due to the fact that the substance does not attract investors due to its cheapness.

Use and application

The food industry cannot do without the use of blue shiny FCF. When mixed with other dyes, the substance gives different shades. Green color is obtained by combining E133 with E102; in combination with red and orange additives, black and brown colors are obtained; when adding red dye, violet is obtained.

The following food products are most often colored with E133:

• ice cream;
• sweets and desserts;
• canned fruits and vegetables;
• jellies and jams;
• dairy products;
• alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• The substance helps color cosmetic products. It can be found in creams, hair dyes, deodorants, shampoos, soaps, mouthwashes, etc. The textile industry uses E133 for dyeing wool and silk products.

Table. The norm for the content of food additive E133 in products according to SanPiN 2.3.2.1293-03 dated May 26, 2008

Food products	Maximum level of E 133 content in products
Ice cream and popsicles
Desserts, dairy products
Canned pea puree
Flour confectionery products, rich bakery products, pasta
Decorative coatings
Minced fish surimi and salmon-like fish
Sausages, sausages, pork sausage with pepper
Fruit processing products (jams, jellies, marmalades and others, including low-calorie
Fruits and vegetables, canned and glazed
Soft drinks
Confectionery
Processed cheeses
Fish or crustacean paste
Smoked fish
Fish roe
Fresh fish
Dry and paste-like sauces and seasonings
Solid dietary supplements
Liquid dietary supplements
Analogs of meat and fish based on vegetable proteins
Ready-made snacks based on cereals, potatoes, flour, starch
Processed nuts, mixed nuts and unshelled nuts
Cheese coating
Fruit filling for baking
Chewing gum
Cider, spirits, fruit and flavored wines
Dietary nutritional formulas

Regulation by law

Additive E133 can be used as a dye in Russia, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and many European countries. The dye is also not prohibited in Ukraine and Belarus. The decision to use the substance in the Russian Federation was made in December 2005.

Countries such as Norway, France, Denmark, Belgium and Germany have phased out the use of E133 food coloring and have added it to the prohibited list due to potential health hazards.

Brilliant blue FCF (Brilliant Blue FCF, FD&C Blue No.1, D&C Blue No.4, Acid Blue 9, Alzen Food Blue No.1, Atracid Blue FG, Erioglaucine, Eriosky blue, Patent Blue AR, Xylene Blue VSG, brilliant blue FCF, brilliant blue, E133) is a synthetic blue dye. Can be mixed with tartrazine (E102) to produce various shades of green. Chemical formula C37H34N2Na2O9S3.

As a coloring agent, it is often used in ice cream, sweets and drinks. Also included in creams, shampoos and other cosmetic products.

Previously it was banned in the EU, USA and several other countries. The ban has now been lifted.

Blue brilliant FCF (food additive E133) is a triarylmethane dye obtained from coal tar by organic synthesis. Molecular formula of dye E133: C 37 H 34 N 2 Na 2 O 9 S 3. In appearance, the E133 additive is a red-blue powder, difficult to dissolve in water.

In the human body, E133 dye is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and 95% of the absorbed dye leaves the body along with food debris. In addition, by reacting with certain bile pigments, the E133 food additive can impart a green color to human waste residues.

Supplementation E133 may cause asthma attacks and allergic reactions, especially in people sensitive to aspirin. Currently, research is actively underway on the E133 dye for other side effects. At the same time, one study on laboratory rats showed that the Blue Shiny FCF supplement may help treat spinal cord injuries.

In the food industry, E133 dye is often used in combination with tartrazine (a food additive) to produce various shades of green. "Brilliant Blue FCF" is used as a colorant in the food industry for the production of ice cream, gelatin, desserts, some sweets, and soft drinks. Less commonly, the E133 additive is found in dairy products and breakfast cereals.

The dye “Brilliant Blue FCF” (additive E133) is approved for use in food production in the Russian Federation by order of Rosgostekhregulirovaniya dated December 29, 2005. Although in countries such as Belgium, France, Denmark, Norway, Germany and some others, there is a ban on the use of E133 dye due to possible negative effects on the health of a certain part of people.

In addition to the food industry, “Brilliant Blue FCF” is used in cosmetic products (included in creams, shampoos, deodorants, hair dyes, etc.)

Additive E133 is also approved for use in the food industry in Ukraine.

Characterized by some properties that are not particularly beneficial to human health, the dye E133 Blue brilliant FCF is still included in the list of food additives that are not prohibited for use in food production. That is why today this substance is often used in Russia, Ukraine and many EU countries.

Moreover, there is even a daily consumption rate for the dye E133 Blue brilliant FCF - about 12 and a half mg/kg of body weight. In the food industry, this artificial coloring is most often used in the production of canned fruits and vegetables. For example, for canned green peas the amount of Blue Shiny FCF cannot exceed 100 mg/kg, and in applesauce the content of this substance should not exceed 200 mg/kg. When making jellies and jams, the norm is considered to be below 200 mg/kg, and in pickled cucumbers E133 is present in an amount of 300 mg/kg, but not more.

In our country, the coloring properties of the dye E133 Blue brilliant FCF are widely used in coloring fruit ice, ice cream and numerous desserts. In the production of alcoholic beverages, sparkling and fruit wines, as well as pasta and bakery products, the amount of this substance should not exceed the established norm of 200 mg/kg. By the way, the composition of the dye E133 Blue brilliant FCF has much in common with the substances contained in the dye E132, so their properties are almost identical.

In addition to the food industry, the use of E133 is quite common in cosmetology and pharmaceuticals. Quite often it is used to color some medical preparations and is also used in the production of decorative cosmetics. In addition, E133 Blue Shiny FCF dye is used in Russia to dye silk and wool, as well as many cleaning products.

Dye composition E133 Blue brilliant FCF

The composition of the dye E133 Blue shiny FCF directly depends on the method of its production, due to which this substance is classified as food dyes of synthetic origin. Purple or red-blue powder or granulate is obtained from coal tar by organic synthesis.

This dye dissolves with difficulty in water, resulting in a blue solution. And when mixed with other dyes, completely different shades can be obtained. So, for example, when mixed with yellow dye, Shiny Blue gives a green tint, with red - purple, and with orange and red - black and brown.

Dye damage E133 Blue brilliant FCF

People are aware of the possible harm of the E133 Blue Shiny FCF dye to the body, therefore this additive is classified as a moderately hazardous substance. It has been proven that it negatively affects human health, causing asthma attacks and allergic reactions. People who are allergic to aspirin should not consume products containing E133.

In addition, according to some data, the harm of E133 Blue Glitter FCF dye is that it is called a carcinogen, but fortunately, after numerous studies, this claim has not been confirmed.

Blue shiny FC with ( E-133) - food additive, synthetic dye. According to some reports, this additive has a carcinogenic effect.

The dye is included in the list of food additives approved for use in food production (SanPiN 2.3.2.560-96), the list of food additives approved for use in EU countries (for more details, see regulatory documents).

Blue shiny FCF- triarylmethane dye obtained from coal tar by organic synthesis. Molecular formula of dye E-133: C37H34N2Na2O9S3. Looks like a supplement E-133 It is a red-blue powder, poorly soluble in water.

Metabolism and effect on the body

Dye in the human body E-133 it is practically not absorbed and 95% of the absorbed dye leaves the body along with food debris.

Reacting with some bile pigments food additive E-133 can impart a green color to human waste residues.

Additive E-133 may cause asthma attacks in asthmatics and allergic reactions, especially in people sensitive to aspirin. Research on the dye is currently underway. E-133 for other side effects. At the same time, one study on laboratory rats showed that the Blue Shiny FCF supplement may help treat spinal cord injuries.

Application of E-133

Coloring agent in the food industry E-133 often used in combination with tartrazine (food additive E-102) to produce various shades of green. "Brilliant Blue FCF" is used as a colorant in the food industry for the production of ice cream, gelatin, desserts, some sweets, and soft drinks. Less commonly added E-133 Found in dairy products and breakfast cereals.

In addition to the food industry, “Brilliant Blue FCF” is used in cosmetic products (included in creams, shampoos, deodorants, hair dyes, etc.)