China Brilliant Blue Colorant factory and manufacturers

Brilliant Blue Colorant

Short Description:

Brilliant blue, also known as edible cyan 1, edible blue 2, is a water-soluble non-azo colorant. It is an organic compound with molecular formula C37H34N2Na2O9S3 and relative molecular mass 792.84. Brilliant blue is an edible blue pigment, which belongs to synthetic pigment and is made from benzaldehyde o-sulfonic acid and N-ethyl-N-(3-sulfobenzyl)-aniline by condensation and oxidation. It can be used as coloring agent in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It is suitable for coloring pastries, candies, beverages, etc. in food industry. Brilliant Blue is an aromatic hydrocarbon, a synthetic dye produced from petroleum and used as a colorant for food and other substances.

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Product Detail

Brilliant Blue Colorant, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF (Food Colorant Index: E133), is a synthetic water-soluble dye widely used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Basic Information

It appears as a bright blue powder or granular solid, with high color intensity and good stability under normal storage and processing conditions. Its CAS number is 3844-45-9, and it is soluble in water, glycerol, and propylene glycol but insoluble in oil.

Main Uses

Food & Beverages: Used to color beverages (soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit juices), confectionery (candies, chocolates, gummies), dairy products (yogurt, ice cream, desserts), baked goods, and processed foods to achieve vivid blue or green hues (when blended with yellow dyes).
Pharmaceuticals: Added to oral medications (syrups, tablets, capsules), vitamins, and health supplements to improve appearance and distinguish products.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Utilized in skincare products, hair dyes, mouthwashes, and toothpastes for coloration, following regulatory guidelines for safe use.

Safety & Regulatory Notes

It is approved for use in many countries and regions, including the EU, the US, and China, with strict dosage limits to ensure safety. However, some individuals may be sensitive to synthetic dyes, and excessive intake may cause mild adverse reactions in rare cases. It is prohibited for use in certain specialized foods (e.g., infant formulas in some regions) and must comply with local food additive standards.

Application：

Food coloring agent, used for coloring pastry, candy, refreshing drinks and bean paste etc. It can be used alone or with other pigments into black, small bean color, chocolate color, etc. Also in juice (flavor) drinks It is also used in fruit juice (flavor) drinks, carbonated drinks, prepared wine, candy, pastries, coloring cherry cans (for decoration), plums, shrimp (flavor) chips and ice cream.

FAQ

Q1: Are you manufacturer or trading company?

Manufacturer.We have 3 factories, 2 based in Ankana, Xian Yang in China and 1 in Indonesia.

Q2: Can I get some sample?

Yes, usually 10-25g sample for free.

Q3: What’s your MOQ?

Our MOQ is flexible,usually 1kg-10kg for trial order is acceptable, for formal order MOQ is 25kg

Q4: Is there a discount?

Of course. Welcome to contactus. Price would be different based on different quantity. For bulk quantity, we will have discount for you.

Q5: How long for production and delivery?

Most products we have in stock, delivery time: Within 1-3 business days after received payment Customized products further discussed.

Q6: How to deliver the goods?

≤50kg ship by FedEx or DHL etc, ≥50kg ship by Air, ≥100kg can be shipped by Sea. If you have special request on delivery, please contact us.

Q7: What is the shelf life for the products?

Most products shelf life 24-36 months, meet with COA.

Q8: Do you accept ODM or OEM service?

Yes.We accept ODM and OEM services. Ranges: Soft qel, Capsule, Tablet, Sachet, Granule, Private Label service, etc. Please contact us to design your own brand product.

Q9: How to start orders or make payments?

There are two ways for you to confirm order? 1.Proforma invoice with our company bank details will be sent to you once the order confirmed by Email. Pls arrange payment by TT. Goods will be sent after received payment within 1-3 business days. 2. Need to be discussed.

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