Black shiny BN (Black PN, diamond black PN, Black PN, Brilliant Black BN, 1743 Black, Blue Black BN, Brilliant Acid Black, Certicol Black PNW, Cilefa Black B, Edicol Supra Black BN, Hexacol Black PN, L Black 8000, Melan Black, Xylene Black F, E151) is a synthetic dye of black color. Chemical formula C28H17N5Na4O14S4.
It is used for coloring desserts, sweets, fruit jams, ice cream, non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
May cause allergic reactions, exacerbate asthma symptoms.
Children are not recommended to eat.
Banned in the United States, Canada, Finland, Norway, and Japan.