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Artificial and natural dyes are often used to change the color of food. Natural substances have a number of disadvantages: poor resistance to oxidants, temperatures, light. Chemical dyes, including the food additive E133, have significant advantages: excellent technological performance, good coloring power, low cost. But, as it turned out, most of them belong to carcinogenic and rather toxic substances for humans in general.
What is the additive E133
Dye E133 (Blue shiny FCF) belongs to artificial food additives, has a reddish tint, rather resistant to the influence of temperatures. It is actively used not only in food production, but also in other economic sectors. The additive can be in the form of granules or powder, almost insoluble in liquid (for example, water). During use, it is often mixed with other dyes to obtain other shades: black, purple, green, brown.
In addition, the E133 additive is often used in the manufacture of medicines, cosmetics, cleaning products, in the production of textiles (for the purpose of dyeing silk and woolen products). It should be noted that brilliant blue FCF is an expensive synthetic product, so its use in large industrial quantities is not profitable.
What is E133 preservative made of?
E 133 food supplement is made from coal tar. FCF Brilliant Blue is obtained through organic synthesis.
The benefits and harms of food additives E133
According to the results of numerous experiments carried out on rats (in laboratory conditions), the substance has a positive effect during the treatment of various spinal cord disorders.
According to some reports, it is known that it is the E133 food supplement that can harm people suffering from asthma. In some cases, it causes a dangerous attack of asphyxia. You should also be careful of those who are very sensitive to acetylsalicylic acid.
Food coloring has a destructive effect on the digestive system and completely on the entire body. Even that insignificant part of the substance that is absorbed in the intestines causes considerable harm to human health. To a greater extent, those who have a tendency to develop allergic reactions may suffer. According to the latest data, this is about half of the population. Their dangerous additive can cause different reactions on the skin and even attacks of suffocation.
There is reliable information that the color added to hard candies and hard candies can go through the tongue directly into the bloodstream. By its presence in the circulatory system, the dye brilliant blue makes it difficult for mitochondria to breathe. Subsequently, the ability of cells to generate energy from consumed food is partially paralyzed.
Brilliant blue has a destructive effect on chromosomes. Under its action, animals develop a fatal disease - cancer.
The substance causes a change in the behavior of children: first of all, this applies to those who have severe intolerance.A side effect manifests itself in the form of headaches, causeless anxiety, hyperactivity, rapid fatigue, and frequent tearfulness.
The use of the food additive E133 is often reflected by the following side effects:
- rash;
- eczema;
- acute heart failure;
- recurrence of ear infections;
- dry skin;
- swelling of the eyelids;
- frequent sneezing;
- wheezing;
- anaphylaxis (in difficult cases).
People who have food coloring intolerance may experience the following symptoms:
- vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- bloating;
- constipation.
These symptoms usually appear within hours or days after substance use.
Dangerous or not FCF blue glitter dye
The substance belongs to the group of components with an average hazard to the human body. Since the E133 supplement is hardly absorbed in the body, its 95% part is excreted in food waste. Frequent consumption of large amounts of FCF Brilliant Blue gives the feces a green tint.
Since today an extensive study of the dye has not yet been done, the side effects are not fully known. A small amount of a dietary supplement may not harm you, but an excessive amount can cause various side effects. However, due to its effect on the body, the E133 food additive is prohibited in many European countries.
Where and why is the food additive E133 added?
In food production, FCF brilliant blue is often used to change color: bakery and pasta products, preserves (vegetables and fruits), various dry breakfasts, dairy products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, sweets, gelatin.
In industrial production (direction of cosmetology): in the manufacture of hair dyeing products, various creams, deodorants, shampoos. In most cases, this additive is used by Indian manufacturers to get beautiful bright colors.
The textile industry uses dye to paint materials.
To a lesser extent, the additive has found application in pharmaceuticals (coloring of capsule shells, tablets), and the production of household chemicals.
Conclusion
Food supplement E133 in the near future may be recognized as a very effective drug. On the other hand, it may well be banned for use in food production (if the danger of side effects is proven). Based on this, the decision to consume food products that contain this food coloring must be made independently.
