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The FDA Approved a New Natural Food Dye. Here's How to Avoid the Artificial Ones

This new blue dye has been approved for use in various drinks. According to the FDA, this blue dye comes from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen. It can be used in hard and soft candy, ...
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Scientists recreate lost recipes for a 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue dye

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For being the world’s oldest known synthetic pigment, the original ...
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FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen. The color is approved for use in sports drinks, ...
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San-Ei Gen F.F.I. to Launch New Food-coloring Products in United States Market Following FDA Approval of Its "Gardenia (genipin) blue" for Use in Processed Foods

Gardenia (genipin) blue can be used in processed food products, such as sports drinks, flavored water (soft drinks other than carbonated beverages), fruit juice beverages, tea drinks, hard candies and ...
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The FDA Approved a New Natural Food Dye. Here's How to Avoid the Artificial Ones

The US Food and Drug Administration has put a spotlight on food dyes this year. In January, the administration banned Red No. 3 and then approved three natural food dyes in May. Now, on top of the FDA ...