Brilliant Blue Fcf

Brilliant Blue Fcf is a synthetic blue color additive. It is manufactured from petroleum-based raw materials through chemical synthesis.

This ingredient is used to impart a blue color to foods, or to create other colors like green when mixed with yellow dyes. It is commonly found in candies, beverages, and processed foods.

Brilliant Blue Fcf, also known as FD&C Blue No. 1, is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food. Both the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated Brilliant Blue Fcf and established an acceptable daily intake. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Blue 1, from food products. Some studies have explored potential links between synthetic food colors and hyperactivity in children, but the evidence is mixed, and regulatory bodies generally consider it safe at permitted levels.