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Patent Blue V, also called '''Food Blue 5''' or '''Sulphan Blue''', is a dark bluish synthetic Dye used as a Food Coloring . As a Food Additive , it has E Number '''E131'''. It is a sodium or calcium salt of 2,4-disulfophenyl-methylidene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene diethylammonium hydroxide Inner Salt . It has the appearance of a violet powder.

It is not widely used, but can be found in eg. Scotch Egg s.
Patent Blue V is banned as a Food Dye in Australia , USA , and Norway .

In medicine, Patent Blue V is used in Lymphangiography as a dye to color Lymph Vessel s.

May cause allergic reactions, with symptoms ranging from itching and Nettle Rash to Nausea , Hypotension , and in rare cases Anaphylactic Shock . Not recommended for children.