Color: FD&C Blue No. 1
What is Color: FD&C Blue No. 1?
FD&C Blue No. 1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a synthetic food coloring. It is chemically manufactured from petroleum-based raw materials.
Is Color: FD&C Blue No. 1 vegan?
Color: FD&C Blue No. 1 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Color: FD&C Blue No. 1 a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Color: FD&C Blue No. 1 used for?
Manufacturers add FD&C Blue No. 1 to foods and beverages to give them a blue color.
Is Color: FD&C Blue No. 1 safe?
FD&C Blue No. 1 is an FDA-approved color additive for use in foods, drugs, and cosmetics.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add FD&C Blue No. 1 to foods and beverages to give them a blue color. It is commonly found in candies, soft drinks, baked goods, and dairy products.
Health notes
FD&C Blue No. 1 is an FDA-approved color additive for use in foods, drugs, and cosmetics. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake, and EFSA has also evaluated its safety. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including Blue 1.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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