Ingredient

Granular And Blue

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Granular and Blue to add or restore color to food products. It …

What it is

Granular and Blue is a food additive that provides a blue color to foods. It is a synthetic dye, meaning it is made in a laboratory. It is approved for use in the United States.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Granular and Blue to add or restore color to food products. It is commonly found in candies, beverages, baked goods, and processed foods. Its primary function is to make food visually appealing.

Health notes

Granular and Blue is approved by the FDA for use as a food color additive. Some studies have suggested a possible link between artificial food dyes and hyperactivity in children, but the evidence is mixed and not conclusive. Regulatory bodies like the WHO/IARC and EFSA have evaluated various artificial food colors, but specific evaluations for Granular and Blue are not widely publicized. At typical consumption levels, it is considered safe by regulatory agencies.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Granular And Blue

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Conagra Brands BANQUET Basic Cheesy Patty Meal, 6.15 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 161kcal 6.9Protein 9.2Fat 13.2Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Bacon Mac And Cheese, 7.5 OZ Pasta/Noodles High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 117kcal 4.7Protein 4.7Fat 14.6Carbs Chef Boyardee Mini ABC's and 123's, 15 oz, 15 OZ Conagra Brands Chef Boyardee Mini ABC's and 123's, 15 oz, 15 OZ Pasta/Noodles High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 67kcal 2.0Protein 0.4Fat 14.2Carbs CHEF BOYARDEE Microwavable Macaroni And Cheese, 7.5 OZ Conagra Brands CHEF BOYARDEE Microwavable Macaroni And Cheese, 7.5 OZ Pasta/Noodles High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 94kcal 2.8Protein 3.3Fat 12.7Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Fish Sticks Meal, 7.3 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 150kcal 4.8Protein 4.3Fat 22.7Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Cheesy Rice With Chicken And Broccoli Lunch, 7 OZ Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 96kcal 4.0Protein 2.3Fat 14.1Carbs Conagra Brands Banquet Family Size Cheesy Smothered Charbroiled Patties Frozen Meal, 25 Ounce, 25 OZ Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 186kcal 8.5Protein 12.7Fat 8.5Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Cheesy Mac And Beef Dinner Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 115kcal 4.4Protein 2.6Fat 17.2Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Mac And Cheese Dinner, 12 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 103kcal 4.1Protein 6.2Fat 7.7Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Cheesy Potato Bake, 8.5 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 79kcal 2.5Protein 2.5Fat 11.6Carbs Conagra Brands CHEF BOYARDEE Microwaveable Mini Beef, 14.25 OZ Pasta/Noodles High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 89kcal 2.8Protein 3.2Fat 12.2Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Mac And Cheese Bakes, 45 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 167kcal 5.7Protein 8.1Fat 18.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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