Indigotine (Indigo Carmine)
E132
Hazard level: Moderate health concern
Colourant (E100–199)
What is Indigotine (Indigo Carmine)?
Synthetic blue-indigo dye. May cause nausea and other reactions in sensitive individuals.
Is Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) safe?
Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.
Score impact:
−3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)
Found in 6 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA
Also known as
Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) is also known as e132, indigotine, fd&c blue 2, indigo carmine — these all refer to the same ingredient.
indigo carmine
indigotine
e132
fd&c blue 2
Where Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) is typically found
Products containing Indigotine (Indigo Carmine)
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