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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 dye used to color food and drinks, and it is not derived from any animal or insect sources. Because it is a man-made chemical produced from petroleum, it is considered halal by all major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS. Its halal status is not dependent on the source, as it is always a synthetic, non-animal product.