What is E132? Indigotine Explained

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E132 — Indigotine
🌱VeganYes
🥚VegetarianYes
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E132 is Indigotine — a colour (synthetic dye) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks.

What is E132 (Indigotine)?

E132 is Indigotine, a food additive classified as a colour that give food its colour. A colour (synthetic dye) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks. You'll find it in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E132 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.

Where is E132 found?

E132 (Indigotine) is found in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing, jams and preserves, ready meals, desserts.

Is E132 safe?

E132 is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. For most people consuming Indigotine in typical quantities, health effects are unlikely — but the caution flag reflects either active scientific debate, mandatory warning labels, allergen status, or conditions attached to its authorisation.

EFSA opinion: Indigotine — status Some concerns.

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E132 FAQs

What is E132 in food?

E132 is Indigotine — a colour (synthetic dye) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks.

Is E132 safe to eat?

E132 is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. For most people consuming Indigotine in typical quantities, health effects are unlikely — but the caution flag reflects either active

Is E132 vegan?

E132 (Indigotine) is vegan. It is derived from synthetic dye, with no animal involvement in standard food production.

Is E132 halal?

E132 (Indigotine) is halal. It is derived from synthetic dye, which involves no haram sources.

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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA

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