FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals

FDA approves three food dyes from natural sources - Food In Canada

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves three new food colour additives derived from natural sources. This is part of FDA’s plan to phase out petroleum-based dyes from the country’s food supply. The approved colour additives include Galdieria extract blue, a blue colour derived from the unicellular red algae Galdieria sulphuraria. FDA has approved the colour additive for use in non-alcoholic beverages and beverage bases, fruit drink…

FDA Approves 3 Natural Color Additives Amid Push to Remove Artificial Food Coloring

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three color additives derived from natural sources for use in food products, responding to increasing public concern over the health risks associated with synthetic dyes. The agency on Friday approved two new natural color additive options and expanded approval of a third one. They are galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate. “The FDA determines whether …

FDA Greenlights Expansion of Natural Colorings Following RFK Jr.’s Push Against Artificial Dyes.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two additional natural color additives and expanded the use of a third, aligning with efforts to phase out artificial food dyes being pursued by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Who’s Involved: The FDA, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, and U.S. food manufacturers. Where & When: The FDA’s approval …

FDA to Allow Food Coloring Made From Algae, Flowers

Three new food coloring agents will be approved for use in a range of foods from fruit drinks and yogurt to pretzels, and candies.

FDA will allow new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals

The new food colors will be approved for use in a range of foods from fruit drinks and yogurt to pretzels, ready-to-eat chicken and candies.

FDA to Allow Three New Natural Color Additives

The FDA will allow galdieria extract blue, a blue color derived from algae; calcium phosphate, a white color derived from a naturally occurring mineral; and butterfly pea flower extract, a blue color made from dried flower petals to be used in the food supply.