FDA Status
ApprovedA blue-green pigment derived from spirulina algae. Increasingly used as a natural alternative to synthetic blue dyes.
Concerns
- •potential contamination with microcystins from co-occurring algae
- •color instability at high temperatures and low pH
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
candyice creamfrozen dessertsbeveragesconfectionery coatings
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