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Indanthrene blue RS ​

Basic Information ​

FieldContent
Chinese nameIndanthrene blue RS
English nameIndanthrene blue RS
INS/E numberINS 130
Functional classColour
Year adoptedTo be added.
Approved byTo be added.

What is it? ​

Indanthrene Blue RS (INS 130) is a synthetic anthraquinone blue colour mainly for external/industrial dyeing; its use as a food additive is very limited and unapproved in most regions.

Source ​

Industrial:缩合、氧化合成后纯化

Why is it used? ​

  • (Limited) provides a deep blue colour
  • Fast colouring

Common Foods ​

  • (Rarely) external colouring, limited foods

Safety ​

作为食品添加剂使用极有限,多数法域未批准,安全性资料不充分。

ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake):Not applicable (evaluated, no limit set)

Concerns:

  • 多数法域未批准作为食品添加剂
  • 安全性资料有限

Usage Standard ​

China:多数法域未批准

In a nutshell ​

Indanthrene Blue RS is mainly an external-use synthetic blue dye with limited food-additive use.

Consumer Advice ​

Indanthrene Blue RS is a synthetic anthraquinone blue dye. It appeared on early European lists of candidate food colours but was never formally approved for food use because of insufficient toxicological data, and it is absent from current EU and Chinese food standards. Consumers are very unlikely to encounter it in legitimate foods.

Dietary Restrictions ​

  • Vegan: ✅
  • Halal: ✅
  • Kosher: ✅

Allergens ​

✅ Free from common allergens

Disclaimer ​

The information provided here is for discussion and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or an evaluation/rating of any product or ingredient. This information may not apply to you; before using or taking any action, you should contact the manufacturer, vendor, medical, dietary, fitness, or other professionals. If you use any information provided here, you do so at your own risk.