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Patent Blue V (E131): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Limited risk Colour · Synthetic colour

Synthetic blue dye. Can cause allergic reactions and is under continued safety scrutiny. Banned in the USA, Canada, and Australia.

Category: Colour — Synthetic colour
Typically used in: Scotch eggs, sweets
Regulatory status: Banned USA/Canada/Australia.
Concerns flagged: Possible allergen

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EFSA (2013) — Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of Patent Blue V -E 131- as a food additive https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2013.2818

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Patent Blue V (E131): What It Is and Is It Safe?

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