Ingredient

Color Added In Feed

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Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add these colors to animal feed to influence the perceived color of the …

What it is

Color added in feed refers to food colorings used in animal feed to make the meat, poultry, or fish appear more appealing to consumers. These colors are absorbed by the animal and can transfer to the edible tissues.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add these colors to animal feed to influence the perceived color of the final food product, such as making salmon flesh appear a richer pink or poultry skin a more golden yellow. They are typically found in products like salmon, shrimp, and chicken.

Health notes

The FDA permits the use of certain color additives in animal feed, provided they are also approved for direct addition to food or are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The FDA monitors the safety of these substances. International bodies like EFSA have also evaluated various food colorings. Evidence on the health effects of consuming foods colored via animal feed is limited and generally considered safe at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. However, if the color additive itself is derived from a major allergen (e.g., a color derived from shellfish), it would be subject to allergen labeling rules.

Products containing Color Added In Feed

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Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Smoked Salmon Sides Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed 161kcal 19.6Protein 8.9Fat 0Carbs Gaetano & Barteau, Inc. Catsmo, Catsmo Artisan Smoke House Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 188kcal 22.3Protein 10.7Fat 0.9Carbs Gaetano & Barteau, Inc. Old Fashioned Smoked Salmon Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 188kcal 22.3Protein 10.7Fat 0.9Carbs Gaetano & Barteau, Inc. Smoked Fresh Salmon, Vodka & Dill Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 188kcal 22.3Protein 10.7Fat 0.9Carbs Gaetano & Barteau, Inc. Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse, Pastrami & Spice Smoked Salmon Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 188kcal 22.3Protein 10.7Fat 0.9Carbs Blackened Atlantic Salmon Sam's Club West Blackened Atlantic Salmon Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 212kcal 20.4Protein 13.3Fat 1.8Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Candied Smoked Salmon Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 30.4Fat 7.1Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Brown Sugar Smoked Salmon, Brown Sugar Frozen Fish & Seafood 179kcal 25Protein 7.1Fat 0Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Cajun Smoked Salmon, Cajun Frozen Fish & Seafood 179kcal 25Protein 7.1Fat 0Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Traditional Smoked Salmon, Traditional Fish & Seafood 179kcal 25Protein 7.1Fat 0Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Maple Smoked Salmon, Maple Fish & Seafood 179kcal 25Protein 7.1Fat 0Carbs Kanstul Musical Instruments Artisan Smokehouse Smoked Salmon Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 188kcal 22.3Protein 10.7Fat 0.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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