AdditivesE132 - Indigotine
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E132 - Indigotine
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e132
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Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
No
Description
Indigo carmine, or 5,5′-indigodisulfonic acid sodium salt, is an organic salt derived from indigo by sulfonation, which renders the compound soluble in water. It is approved for use as a food colorant in the U.S and E.U., It has the E number E132. It is also a pH indicator.
Sources
EFSA Evaluation
Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of Indigo Carmine -E 132- as a food additive
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