E-number  · E132

E132 — Indigo Carmine (Indigotine)

Synthetic blue dye. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E132 is indigo carmine, the same indigo as the textile dye. In food it's wholly synthetic, not plant-extracted.

Why it matters

Gives the distinctive blue colour to certain ice creams, sweets, and the blue smarties of yesteryear.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database