- Brilliant Black BN
Brilliant Black BN, Brilliant Black PN, Brilliant Black A, Black PN, Food Black 1, Naphthol Black, C.I. Food Brown 1, or C.I. 28440, is a synthetic black
diazo dye . It is soluble in water. It usually comes as tetrasodium salt. It has the appearance of solid, fine powder or granules. Calcium and potassium salts are allowed as well.When used as a
food dye , itsE number is E151. It is used in food decorations and coatings,dessert s,sweets ,ice cream , mustard, red fruitjam s,soft drink s, flavored milk drinks, fish paste, and other foods.It appears to cause
allergic or intolerance reactions, particularly amongst those with anaspirin intolerance. It is ahistamine liberator, and may worsen the symptoms ofasthma .It is one of the colourants that the
Hyperactive Children's Support Group recommends be eliminated from the diet of children. It is banned inCanada ,United States ,Finland ,Japan , andNorway .* [http://www.fao.org/docrep/meeting/005/Y0474S/y0474s1q.htm Brilliant Black PN concentration limits]
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