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CNET
a day ago
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- CNET
The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye. Is It an Allergen?
This year, food dyes are being put under a microscope. Following the US Food and Drug Administration's ban on Red Dye No. 3 in January, the administration has since approved three natural food dyes in its stead. Now, in addition to the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services asking food manufacturers to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food supply, the FDA is asking these companies to fast-track getting rid of Red No. 3 before the 2027 deadline. To help this along, the administration just approved a new blue food dye. As the fourth color additive from natural sources approved by the FDA this year, gardenia (genipin) blue has been granted permission to be used in various foods. According to the administration, this blue dye comes from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen. It can be used in hard and soft candy, sports drinks, ready-to-drink teas, flavored or enhanced noncarbonated water and fruit drinks and ades. "This expedited timeline underscored our serious intent to transition away from petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the food supply," said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary in a news release. "Now, by expanding the palette of available colors derived from natural sources, food manufacturers have a variety of options available that will make it easier to end their use of petroleum-based dyes." Gardenia (genipin) blue joins the red algae-based galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and the white color calcium phosphate as 2025's new and approved natural food color additives. MichelleIs gardenia (genipin) blue an allergen? The FDA approved the use of gardenia (genipin) blue from a petition by the Gardenia Blue Interest Group. According to the FDA's order, gardenia (genipin) blue is a dark purple or blue liquid made from the mature fruit of the Gardenia jasminoides Ellis plant with soy protein hydrolysate. Now, you may be thinking: Isn't soy an allergen? According to the GBIG, the soy protein allergens aren't expected to be detected in the final color additive because "unreacted protein hydrolysate is removed during manufacturing." Because no soy protein allergens will be in the final product, the GBIG is asking to be exempt from food allergen labeling. The FDA is currently reviewing this petition.
CNET
a day ago
- Health
- CNET
The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye: This Is What It's Made Of
This year, food dyes are being put under a microscope. Following the FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3 in January, the administration has since approved three natural food dyes in its stead. Now, in addition to the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services asking food manufacturers to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food supply, the FDA is asking these companies to fast-track getting rid of Red No. 3 before the 2027 deadline. To help this along, the administration just approved a new blue food dye. As the fourth color additive from natural sources approved by the FDA this year, gardenia (genipin) blue has been granted permission to be used in various foods. According to the administration, this blue dye comes from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen. It can be used in hard and soft candy, sports drinks, ready-to-drink teas, flavored or enhanced non-carbonated water and fruit drinks and ades. "This expedited timeline underscored our serious intent to transition away from petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the food supply, said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary in a news release. "Now, by expanding the palette of available colors derived from natural sources, food manufacturers have a variety of options available that will make it easier to end their use of petroleum-based dyes." Gardenia (genipin) blue joins the red algae-based galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and the white color calcium phosphate as 2025's new and approved natural food color additives. MichelleHow is gardenia (genipin) blue made? The FDA approved the use of gardenia (genipin) blue from a petition by the Gardenia Blue Interest Group (GBIG). According to the FDA's order, gardenia (genipin) blue is a dark purple or blue liquid made from the mature fruit of the Gardenia jasminoides Ellis plant with soy protein hydrolysate. Now, you may be thinking: Isn't soy an allergen? According to the GBIG, the soy protein allergens aren't expected to be detected in the final color additive because "unreacted protein hydrolysate is removed during manufacturing." Because no soy protein allergens will be in the final product, the GBIG is asking to be exempt from food allergen labeling. The FDA is currently reviewing this petition.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Hershey's Is Making a Big Change to Its Products
More of your favorite colorful treats are about to undergo a glow-up. Since the FDA announced in January that it was banning the dye known as Red No. 3 in foods, drinks, and ingested medications, we've seen more and more big manufacturers saying that they'll remove it by the 2027 deadline. But in April, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started putting the pressure on to do more, asking companies to stop using the dyes Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellows No. 5 and 6, and Blues No. 1 and 2, all while noting that he also hopes to officially remove Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B from shelves soon. Now, food makers are beginning to take aggressive action. For example, Kraft Heinz has resolved to remove all synthetic colors from its products by 2027. That includes brands known for their fun hues like Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Jet-Puffed, and Crystal Light. Others that have recently jumped on the bandwagon include giants Conagra Foods and Nestlé USA. The latter is an overachiever, saying its target is months before the official deadline. The latest to join the march toward natural colors? Hershey. OK, chocolate is naturally brown, so no problem there, right? But don't forget Hershey's many other tasty assets. The company's products include Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, and Bubble Yum, all noted for their variety of bright shades. Hershey declined to comment to Allrecipes, but a spokesperson told Bloomberg News, "Removing these colors is a natural next step in our program to ensure consumers have options to fit their lifestyle while maintaining trust and confidence in our products." The company plans to remove the synthetic colors by the end of 2027. A Hershey representative told Food Dive that a 'strong national food ingredient approval system is the best way to ensure food safety, affordability, and quality in the marketplace.' Translation? As states, including Texas and West Virginia, begin to make their own rules for manufacturers, a big, national push will be easier for everyone and will ultimately save the company money. We can't wait to see what Jolly Rancher candies will look like in 2027. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
