US EditionSay Goodbye to Red Dye No. 3 and Hello to FDA-Approved Natural Food Dyes
- On May 9, 2025, the FDA authorized the use of three additional natural color additives, broadening the range of options available for food coloring.
- This action follows the FDA's goal to eliminate certain artificial food dyes, including banning Red Dye No. 3 due to cancer risk effective January 2027.
- The approved additives include blue Galdieria extract from red algae, butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate, a mineral compound creating white color.
- The FDA stated that approving these three new natural color additives reflects a strong commitment to moving away from petroleum-derived dyes and introduces a wider variety of safe, naturally sourced colors for food producers.
- Manufacturers can use these additives in various approved food products such as cereals, snacks, drinks, and candies, supporting a shift toward natural food colorings nationwide.
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FDA approves three natural food dyes
(CNN, KYMA/KECY) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now approved new food color additives to improve harmful artificial coloring. The FDA announced three new natural food dyes. They're called Galdieria Extract Blue, Butterfly Pea Flower Extract, and Calcium Phosphate. According to the agency, Galdieria Extract Blue is a type of red algae that is found in volcanic hot springs near a large crater. Butterfly Pea Flower Extract is a blue co…
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