Is e151 the same as Brilliant Black BN?

Yes — e151 and Brilliant Black BN refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is black pn the same as Brilliant Black BN?

Yes — black pn and Brilliant Black BN refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Yes — food black 1 and Brilliant Black BN refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Black synthetic dye used in licorice and certain sauces. Part of the Southampton Six; may cause hyperactivity.

Brilliant Black BN is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Brilliant Black BN is also known as e151, black pn, food black 1, brilliant black bn — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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