Blue Sugar: Sugar
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What it is
Blue sugar is granulated sugar that has been colored blue. It is made by mixing food-grade blue coloring with granulated white sugar.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add blue sugar for decoration and visual appeal. It is most often used in baked goods like cookies and cakes, as well as in dessert toppings and baking kits.
Health notes
Sugar is recognized as safe by the FDA when used for food. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines on limiting added sugar intake, suggesting that intake of free sugars should be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake, and further reduction to below 5% (about 25 grams or 6 teaspoons) per day would provide additional health benefits. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sugar and established an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) that is not specified, meaning it is considered safe at levels that humans typically consume.
Allergen info
Sugar is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.