Is Brilliant Blue the same as Blue 1?
Yes. Brilliant Blue FCF is the common name that corresponds to FD&C Blue No. 1 and E133.
Artificial dyes
Blue 1
Brilliant Blue FCF, printed in the US as Blue 1.
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What the label is naming
Blue 1 is Brilliant Blue FCF, also E133 and CI 42090. Labels on candy, ice pops, and sports drinks use the short US number. Blue 1 Lake matches because the number pattern still sees Blue 1.
Where it hides
Blue raspberry candies, some kids' yogurts, mouthwash-colored frostings, and drink mixes. Spirulina and blueberry are not aliases.
Names and codes
- Blue 1
- Brilliant Blue
- FD&C Blue No. 1
- E133
Aisles to check
- Candy
- Drink mixes
- Frosting
- Kids' yogurt
Label-reading tips
- Brilliant Blue and E133 are Blue 1.
- A blue fruit on the package is not a match.
Check a label for Blue 1
Paste an ingredient list. This checker looks only for Blue 1. It does not score the rest of the food.
Questions
Does Blue 1 match Blue 2?
No. Each number has its own pattern and its own page.