Ingredient · E133

FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake to provide a blue color to foods, …

What is FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake?

FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake is a color additive used in food products. It is a 'lake' pigment, meaning the dye (FD&C Blue 1) is chemically bonded to an insoluble aluminum hydroxide base. This process makes the color stable in fats and oils and prevents it from dissolving in water.

Is FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake vegan?

FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake used for?

Manufacturers add FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake to provide a blue color to foods, especially those with low moisture or high fat content, or where the color needs to remain insoluble.

Is FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake safe?

FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake to provide a blue color to foods, especially those with low moisture or high fat content, or where the color needs to remain insoluble. It is commonly found in baked goods, candies, snack foods, and dessert toppings to create vibrant blue hues.

Health notes

FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food. In April 2025, FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, which includes FD&C Blue 1. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated FD&C Blue 1 (the parent dye) and have set an acceptable daily intake. Some studies have explored a potential link between synthetic food colors and hyperactivity in children, but the evidence is mixed and not conclusive.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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