Ingredient

Blood Orange

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Blood orange is used as a natural flavoring and coloring agent in a variety …

What it is

The blood orange is a variety of orange (Citrus × sinensis) with crimson-colored flesh, resembling blood. It is thought to have originated in Southern Italy or Malta. The characteristic red color comes from anthocyanins, the same pigments found in berries and red grapes.

Why it's used

Blood orange is used as a natural flavoring and coloring agent in a variety of food products. Its unique citrusy and slightly berry-like flavor makes it popular in desserts, chocolates, beverages, and baked goods. It can also be used fresh in salads and as a garnish.

Health notes

Blood orange is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamin C and antioxidants. International bodies like EFSA have evaluated various citrus components, but specific evaluations for blood orange as a distinct ingredient are not widely publicized. At typical consumption levels, it is considered safe and offers nutritional benefits.

Allergen info

Blood orange is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Blood Orange

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The Hershey Company Brookside, Dark Chocolate, Blood Orange & Peach, Blood Orange & Peach Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 450kcal 2.5Protein 20Fat 75Carbs Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association Blood Orange Dried Fruits Crispes, Blood Orange Wholesome Snacks 250kcal 4.2Protein 0Fat 62.5Carbs Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association Dried Fruit Crisps, Blood Orange Wholesome Snacks 250kcal 4.2Protein 0Fat 62.5Carbs Brandless, Inc Organic Fruit Mix Hard Candy Candy High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 375kcal 0Protein 0Fat 93.8Carbs Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Handcrafted Chocolatier Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 35.4Fat 58.3Carbs Current's Tackle Fresh Fruit Vinegar, Orange Sanguine-Blood Orange Other Condiments —kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Naia Blood Orange Bar Sorbetto, Blood Orange Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 112kcal 0Protein 0Fat 29.2Carbs Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Moonstruck, Monster Mash Collecetion Chocolate Truffle Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 622kcal 4.2Protein 39.4Fat 58.1Carbs Corsa Co LLC Cays Botanical Tonic, Cays Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs

Corsa Co LLC Spritz Botanical Tonic, Spritz Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Jarritos, Inc. Organic Blood Orange Clementine Energy Drink, Blood Orange Clementine Soda 39kcal 0Protein 0Fat 9.9Carbs Mirakle Foods Blood Orange Lemonade, Blood Orange Soda High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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