Is E133 (Brilliant Blue FCF / FD&C Blue 1) Halal?

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic dye made from petroleum-derived aromatic compounds with no animal input, so MUIS lists it as halal. Like other synthetic colours it may be supplied as an aluminium 'lake' pigment, which is also mineral-based.

Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue 1) is a synthetic bright blue triphenylmethane dye. It is one of the most commonly used artificial blue food colours globally.

• canned processed peas
• blue sports drinks
• ice cream
• candy
• icing
• baked goods

• E133 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

spirulina extract, indigo carmine (E132), anthocyanins (E163)

E133 (Brilliant Blue FCF/FD&C Blue 1 (C.I. 42090)) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue 1) is a synthetic bright blue triphenylmethane dye.

Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue 1) is a synthetic bright blue triphenylmethane dye. It is one of the most commonly used artificial blue food colours globally.

E133 is commonly found in canned processed peas, blue sports drinks, ice cream, candy, icing, and baked goods.