Is e132 the same as Indigotine (Indigo Carmine)?

Yes — e132 and Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is indigotine the same as Indigotine (Indigo Carmine)?

Yes — indigotine and Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Yes — fd&c blue 2 and Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Yes — indigo carmine and Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Synthetic blue-indigo dye. May cause nausea and other reactions in sensitive individuals.

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 7 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Indigotine (Indigo Carmine) is also known as e132, indigotine, fd&c blue 2, indigo carmine — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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