Methylene Blue

Hazard level: Low health concern

What is Methylene Blue?

Synthetic blue dye occasionally used as a colourant/indicator in lozenges and supplements.

Is Methylene Blue safe?

Methylene Blue is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 12,450 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Also known as

Methylene Blue is also known as methylene blue, albastru de metilen — these all refer to the same ingredient.

methylene blue albastru de metilen

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Saccharin (E954) Carboxymethyl Cellulose (E466) corn starch Sorbitol (E420) Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Talc (E553b) Eucalyptus Oil Thyme Oil Menthol (L-Menthol)

Products containing Methylene Blue

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