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E-number E131 · Colors
Patent Blue V
Halal
- Typical source
- Synthetic dye
- Plain-language explanation
- Patent Blue V is a synthetic blue food coloring used in products like jellies and drinks. It is a man-made chemical, not derived from any animal or insect sources. Because it is synthetically produced, major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS generally consider it halal.