FDA Status
ApprovedA synthetic indigo-blue dye derived from indigotine. Used in baked goods, cereals, and confections.
Concerns
- •nausea and high blood pressure reported at high doses in animal studies
- •potential skin sensitizer
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
baked goodscerealscandyice creamsnack foods
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