Blueberry Ribbon
What is Blueberry Ribbon?
Blueberry ribbon is a prepared food component, typically a sweet, thick syrup or paste, often swirled into other foods. It is made from blueberries, sugars, and sometimes thickeners, flavors, and colors to create a distinct fruit-flavored streak.
Is Blueberry Ribbon a major allergen?
Blueberry ribbon itself is not a major allergen.
What is Blueberry Ribbon used for?
Manufacturers add blueberry ribbon primarily for flavor, visual appeal, and texture in desserts.
Is Blueberry Ribbon safe?
Blueberry ribbon is a food component, not a single food additive, so it does not have a specific regulatory status like GRAS or an approved additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add blueberry ribbon primarily for flavor, visual appeal, and texture in desserts. It is most commonly found as a swirl or inclusion in ice cream and frozen yogurt, providing a contrasting color and fruity taste.
Health notes
Blueberry ribbon is a food component, not a single food additive, so it does not have a specific regulatory status like GRAS or an approved additive. Its safety is determined by the safety of its individual ingredients, which typically include blueberries, sugars, and possibly thickeners, flavors, or colors. The primary health consideration for such a component is its contribution to the overall sugar content of a food product. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal.
Allergen info
Blueberry ribbon itself is not a major allergen. However, depending on its specific formulation, it may contain or be processed with ingredients derived from major allergens such as milk, soy, or wheat (e.g., as thickeners or emulsifiers). Consumers with allergies should check the full ingredient list of the final product.
Foods that contain Blueberry Ribbon
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Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
Blueberry Cheesecake Premium Ice Cream, Blueberry
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
227kcal
2.3Protein
10.2Fat
31.8Carbs
Dean Foods Company
Dean's, Country Fresh, Classic Ice Cream, Blueberry Cream Pie, Blueberry Cream Pie
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
231kcal
3.1Protein
12.3Fat
29.2Carbs
Hershey Creamery Company
Blueberry Cheesecake Premium Ice Cream, Blueberry Cheesecake
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
223kcal
2.9Protein
8.7Fat
33.0Carbs
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