Indigo Carmine Food Color Manufacturer & Supplier

Indigo Carmine is formulated to work effectively alongside common food ingredients without causing undesirable reactions when used as recommended.

No. Our Indigo Carmine food color is produced to maintain uniform colour strength, reducing the need for frequent formulation corrections between batches.

Where regulations permit, Indigo Carmine is also used in pharmaceutical coatings, oral liquids, cosmetics, and pet food formulations.

Yes. Trial samples can be provided so buyers can assess shade performance and compatibility within their own formulations.

Yes. Our team can provide application-level guidance to help you achieve optimal results in your specific production process.

Our focus on process consistency, dependable supply, and B2B-specific service makes us a preferred partner rather than just a transactional supplier.

No major market bans Indigo Carmine outright. It's approved for food use in the EU, UK, US, India, and most of Asia, under the name E132 (EU/UK/India), INS 132, or FD&C Blue No. 2 (US). It's one of the more widely permitted synthetic blue colors globally.

Yes. The FDA permanently listed it in 1983 as FD&C Blue No. 2, approved for food, dietary supplements, and ingested drugs at good manufacturing practice (GMP) levels, with no special certification batch limits beyond standard GMP.

Yes, as E132. The EU sets maximum permitted levels by food category (roughly 50 to 500 mg/kg depending on the product; confectionery and non-alcoholic drinks allow the higher end). Since 2010, EU/UK labels must carry the "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children" warning when E132 is used alongside certain other synthetic dyes.

It's synthetic (not animal-derived), and food-grade Indigo Carmine is generally recognized as halal by major halal-certification bodies. For kosher status, certification depends on the specific manufacturing batch and facility, so always confirm with your supplier's current certificate rather than relying on the ingredient name alone.

It's a synthetic indigoid dye (not derived from the natural indigo plant commercially) used to color candies, gummies, baked goods, dairy desserts, beverages, and pharmaceutical capsules/tablets. INS/E number: 132. Also known as FD&C Blue No. 2 or CI Food Blue 1.

The minimum order is 100 kg. Smaller sample quantities can be arranged so you can test before ordering.

We supply Indigo Carmine as powder, liquid, and granules or crystals. Tell us your process and we will suggest the form to trial.

It ships in 25 kg HDPE drums with dual LDPE liners, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air. Sea shipments leave from Nhava Sheva or Mundra, and air shipments from Mumbai or Ahmedabad.

We quote FOB and CNF. Payment is by TT (bank transfer) or letter of credit.

Delivery typically takes 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the schedule for your quantity when you place the order.

Each shipment includes a commercial invoice, packing list, non-hazardous certificate, Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet. Other export papers can be prepared on request.

When stored as directed, Indigo Carmine has a long shelf life. The exact period and storage conditions are in the product documentation.

Buyers receive ongoing support including documentation assistance, technical guidance, and responsive service to ensure smooth and reliable long-term supply, plus help with reorders.

That depends on the country and the product category, and rules change over time. Check with your local authority or regulatory adviser, and tell us your destination so we can share the documents we hold.