Synthetic Food Colour - Patent Blue V
Patent Blue V also known as Food Blue 5 is a vibrant and appealing synthetic blue-green food colour used in a range of products including food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. As a colour in crystalline powder or grainy form, it can easily be mixed into different types of bases. It is thermally and photochemically stable, so the results in terms of colour are predictable. The intense shade makes food products and drinks more attractive, which in turn finds its market in a worldwide audience.
History of the Patent Blue V Colour
The development of Patent Blue V (Acid Blue 3) can be traced back to the mid-20th century when it was first invented. It is made up synthetically of sodium salts or calcium salts of sulfonated triphenylmethane, so it was quickly adopted by a lot of manufacturers targeting the blue green spectrum of colours. Manufacturers started the use of Patent Blue V in a range of manufacturing products in only some time because it provides an appealing and stable look to products that do not fade or change their color over time which is not possible with natural colourants. First, it is used in the production of candies and drinks, it had secured wider use. In the 1960s, it was widely used in jellies, candies and ice creams due to its pleasing color and stability.
Applications of Patent Blue V Colour
Patent Blue V has been used in various manufacturing industries from a long time. In the food manufacturing industry, it is used mostly in confectionery, ice creams, jellies, drinks, and desserts to give them an appealing and attractive look. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is used in a range of products including lipsticks, foundations, blushers, eyeliners, soaps, toothpaste, and body lotions. To make the products differentiable and easily recognizable pharmaceutical manufacturers use Patent Blue V in their products such as tablets, capsules, syrups, and health supplements, etc, which reduces the chances of taking the wrong medicines and creates a brand image in the market that ultimately boost the product sales.
Drawbacks of Using Low-Quality Patent Blue V Colour
Low-quality colours create various types of issues, especially at the commercial level where brand image and product appearance play an important role in product sales. Poor quality colours are often unstable and this will result in the fading or the lacked colour of the finished product. Such a situation would be detrimental to the brand image, risk safety requirements, and even lead to legal action. Poor quality dyes can also be dangerous to the health of the users, hence it is important to choose synthetic colors with high quality.
Regulatory Compliance on Patent Blue V Colour
Patent Blue V (E131 in food applications) is approved by various governmental bodies around the world for use in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics products. Regulatory bodies such as the US Food and Drug Administration in the United States of America, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in the European Union, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in India considered Patent Blue V safe for human consumption and these responsible bodies often conduct inspection, sampling, testing, and enforcement actions to ensure the quality and safety of colourants in products. Manufacturers should use high-quality Patent Blue V in their products that they can source from reputed synthetic food colour manufacturers like Ajanta Food Colours, a leading synthetic food colours manufacturer in India to sell their products in the market and also export their products without any legal and health-related problems.
All the colours provided by Ajanta Food Colours are approved by various governmental bodies around the world. For the quality and safety of their colorants Ajanta Food Colours received various awards and certificates from the Indian governmental bodies as well as from the countries where Ajanta exports its colourants. Some of the awards and certificates received by Ajanta Food Colours include the Arch of Europe Award, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Award, certifications from The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), as well as Halal, Alcumus ISOQAR, Star-K Kosher, Food Safety System 22000 (FSSC 22000), and ISOQAR certifications, among others.
Conclusion
The use of high-quality Patent Blue V brings numerous advantages, from enhanced product appearance to consumer safety. At Ajanta Food Colours, we take pride in being a global leader in synthetic food colour manufacturing. Our Patent Blue V dye is crafted to perfection, ensuring vibrant results across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. Choose Ajanta Food Colours for premium synthetic colourants that elevate your products and bolster your brand reputation.