Product introduction：

Brilliant blue FCF (Blue 1) is a synthetic organic compound used primarily as a blue colorant for processed foods, medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. It is classified as a triarylmethane dye and is known under various names, such as FD&C Blue No. 1 or acid blue 9. It is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090. It has the appearance of a blue powder and is soluble in water and glycerol, with a maximum absorption at about 628 nanometers. It is one of the oldest FDA-approved color additives and is generally considered nontoxic and safe.

What is application of Brilliant blue ?

Like many other color additives, the primary use of Blue No. 1 is to correct or enhance natural coloring or to give colorless compounds a vivid hue.

In the United States, of the two approved blue dyes (the other being Indigo carmine, or FD&C Blue #2), brilliant blue FCF is the more common of the two. As a blue color, brilliant blue FCF is often found in cotton candy, ice cream, canned processed peas, packet soups, bottled food colorings, icings, ice pops, blueberry flavored products, children's medications, dairy products, sweets soft drinks, and drinks, especially the liqueur Blue Curaçao. It is also used in soaps, shampoos, mouthwash  and other hygiene and cosmetics applications.

How to Use Brilliant blue?

Now that you know what brilliant blue is, it's time to discover how you can use it to create tasty baked goods. Continue reading to find a few of our favorite recipes that feature brilliant blue as the main ingredient.

To Make Medicine

Brilliant blue is dark purple to bronze granule or powder with metallic luster, odorless. Soluble in water, the aqueous solution is bright blue; soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol and glycerin. Light resistance, heat resistance, acid resistance, salt resistance and microbial resistance are very good, and alkali resistance and redox resistance are better. It is blue in weak acid, yellow in strong acid, and purple in boiling lye. Can be used as a coloring agent.

To Make Food

Brilliant blue has a very strong chroma and is usually used in conjunction with other food colorings. The amount used in food is generally 0.0005%-0.01% by mass. It can be used for color decoration of beverages, candies, processed nuts, cooked beans, canned food, pastries, etc. The maximum dosage is 25 mg/kg. Safety The human body allows a daily intake of 0-12.5mg/Kg.

To Make Cosmetics 

The main function of skin care products is colorant, which has a low risk factor and is relatively safe. It can be used with confidence. It generally has no effect on pregnant women and is not acne-causing.