Cabbage Color
What is Cabbage Color?
Cabbage color is a natural food coloring derived from red cabbage. It is typically extracted using water or ethanol and can produce a range of colors from red and purple to blue and green, depending on the pH of the food it is added to.
Is Cabbage Color vegan?
Cabbage Color is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cabbage Color a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Cabbage Color used for?
Manufacturers add cabbage color to provide a vibrant, natural red or purple hue to foods.
Is Cabbage Color safe?
Cabbage color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food coloring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add cabbage color to provide a vibrant, natural red or purple hue to foods. It is often found in dairy products like yogurt and ice cream, as well as in beverages and confectionery.
Health notes
Cabbage color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food coloring. It is made from a common vegetable and is not associated with significant health concerns when consumed at typical levels. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have also evaluated anthocyanins, the compounds responsible for the color, and found them to be safe.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Cabbage Color
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