Blue 1 Lake And Artificial Flavors
What is Blue 1 Lake And Artificial Flavors?
Blue 1 Lake is a synthetic color additive, made by combining the dye Brilliant Blue FCF with an insoluble material like aluminum hydroxide. Artificial flavors are chemical compounds created in a laboratory to mimic tastes and smells, and are not made from natural sources.
Is Blue 1 Lake And Artificial Flavors a major allergen?
Neither Blue 1 Lake nor the general category of artificial flavors are considered major food allergens.
What is Blue 1 Lake And Artificial Flavors used for?
Blue 1 Lake is used to give foods a blue color, especially in products with fats or oils, such as snacks, candies, and baked goods.
Is Blue 1 Lake And Artificial Flavors safe?
Both Blue 1 Lake and artificial flavors are approved by the FDA as food additives.
Why it's used
Blue 1 Lake is used to give foods a blue color, especially in products with fats or oils, such as snacks, candies, and baked goods. Artificial flavors are added to a wide range of processed foods, including snacks, beverages, and desserts, to create or boost specific tastes.
Health notes
Both Blue 1 Lake and artificial flavors are approved by the FDA as food additives. The FDA announced a plan in April 2025 to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, which includes Blue 1 Lake. While JECFA has evaluated many individual flavoring substances and synthetic dyes, some people report sensitivities to certain artificial flavors, though scientific evidence for widespread negative effects at typical intake levels is mixed.
Allergen info
Neither Blue 1 Lake nor the general category of artificial flavors are considered major food allergens.
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