Additives
Brilliant Black PN (E151): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Colour · Azo dye
Synthetic black azo dye. Can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to aspirin or azo dyes. Banned in the USA, Canada, Japan, and Australia. Some animal studies showed adverse effects at high doses.
- Category
- Colour — Azo dye
- Typically used in
- Black pudding, sauces, liquorice sweets, desserts
- Regulatory status
- Banned USA/Canada/Japan/Australia. Approved EU/UK.
- Also listed as
- Black PN
- Concerns flagged
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Possible allergen
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2015) — Refined exposure assessment for Brilliant Black BN -E 151- http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.3960
Products
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