Is Food Black 1 vegetarian?
Food Black 1
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Brilliant Black PN is a synthetic azo dye used as a black food colourant. It is produced entirely by chemical synthesis and is approved for use in certain food and cosmetic products in the EU.
| Also known as | Black PN, Brilliant Black BN, Brilliant Black PN, C.I. Food Black 1, Food Black 1, Naphthol Black, Tetranatrium-1-acetamido-2-hydroxy-3-(4-((4-sulfonatophenylazo)-7-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo))naphthalin-4,6-disulfonat, Tetrasodium 1-acetamido-2-hydroxy-3-(4-((4-sulphonatophenylazo)-7-sulphonato-1-naphthylazo))naphthalene-4,6-disulphonate |
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| INCI name | Food Black 1 |
| E number | E151 |
| INS number | 151 |
| CAS number | 2519-30-4 |
| EC number | 219-746-5 |
| CI number | CI 28440 |
| CosIng ID | 32746 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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