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Is Manganese Violet suitable as a food coloring?

Seasoned Advice Asked on February 19, 2021

Can I use Manganese Violet as a food coloring? It’s safe to use in cosmetics, and I’ve got some left over, so I was wondering. Is it toxic, edible or actually palatable? Does it have a certain taste? And if it can’t be used, are there other Manganese (not magnesium) Compounds that I could use as purple food dye? (Just curious)

One Answer

As absolutely no-one uses it as a food additive, that should give you some considerable concern.
Aside from that, it's not water-soluable.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has a factsheet

Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful

Cameo* (a pigment/paint/colour authority) says this:

Hazards and Safety
Toxic. Inhalation or ingestion of manganese can cause a nervous system disorder.

For lists of approved food additives - see Wikipedia; E number

*Cameo - The Conservation and Art Materials Encyclopedia Online (CAMEO) is an electronic database that compiles, defines, and disseminates technical information on the distinct collection of terms, materials, and techniques used in the fields of art conservation and historic preservation.

Correct answer by Tetsujin on February 19, 2021

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