Blue 1 Lake And Other Color Added

Blue 1 Lake is a color additive used to give foods a blue hue. It is a "lake" pigment, meaning the dye (Blue 1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF) is mixed with an inert material like aluminum hydroxide to make it insoluble in water. This form is often used in products with fats or oils, or where color bleeding is undesirable.

Manufacturers add Blue 1 Lake to provide a vibrant blue color to various food products. It is commonly found in processed cereal products, snack bars, and other confectionery items.

Blue 1 Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food. JECFA has evaluated Blue 1 and set an acceptable daily intake. EFSA has also evaluated Blue 1 and concluded it is safe at specified uses and levels. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Blue 1, from food products.