FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake
What is FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake?
FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake is a synthetic color additive. It is a lake pigment, meaning it is made by reacting the water-soluble dye FD&C Blue No. 1 with aluminum hydroxide. This process creates an insoluble pigment that is stable in fats and oils.
Is FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake vegan?
FD&C Blue No. 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 No. 1 Aluminum Lake a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake used for?
Manufacturers add FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake to provide a bright blue color to foods.
Is FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake safe?
FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake to provide a bright blue color to foods. It is often used in products where a water-soluble dye might bleed, such as baked goods, frostings, candies, and snack coatings.
Health notes
FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food. JECFA has evaluated the parent dye, Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue No. 1), and established an acceptable daily intake. EFSA has also evaluated Brilliant Blue FCF and concluded it does not raise safety concerns at current authorized uses. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including FD&C Blue No. 1.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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