Brilliant Blue FCF
Function: Artificial Color
E133 is the European food-additive number for Brilliant Blue FCF, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. BRILLIANT BLUE FCF -Blue 1- is an organic compound classified as a blue triarylmethane dye, reflecting its chemical structure.
What is E133 used for?
Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all food colours (E-numbers).
Is E133 safe or restricted?
E133 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as “Restricted use” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E133 vegan or vegetarian?
Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E133?
E133 appears in 8,713 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in gummy candy, food coloring / decorations and chewing gum.
- Gummy Candy687
- Food Coloring / Decorations550
- Chewing Gum507
- Hard Candy404
- Chocolate Candy331
- Marshmallow320
- Cakes252
- Flavored Syrups243
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E133 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E133
- What is E133?
- E133 is the E-number for Brilliant Blue FCF, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. BRILLIANT BLUE FCF -Blue 1- is an organic compound classified as a blue triarylmethane dye, reflecting its chemical structure.
- What is E133 used for?
- Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E133?
- E133 appears in 8,713 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in gummy candy, food coloring / decorations and chewing gum. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E133 vegan or vegetarian?
- Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E133 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E133 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as "Restricted use" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E133 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.