Colors · Food additive

Brilliant black bn (E151)

Updated October 2, 2026

Brilliant black bn (E151) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 141 products in our database.

Quick facts

Also known as
E151
E-number
E151
Function
Colors
Found in
141 products

Foods that commonly contain Brilliant black bn

Candies 0% · 13
Fresh foods 7% · 10
Caviars 5% · 7
Gingerbreads 1% · 6
Violet Syrups 5% · 3
Food colorings 2% · 3

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Brilliant black bn.

Popular products with Brilliant black bn

How to spot Brilliant black bn on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Brilliant black bnE151

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Brilliant black bn?

In our database, Brilliant black bn most often appears in oeufs de lompes noirs, candies, fresh foods and caviars.

How many products contain Brilliant black bn?

141 published products on Foodmetria list Brilliant black bn. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.