Ingredient

Grape Skin Extract

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
It is used to add or enhance red, purple, and blue colors in foods …

What it is

Grape skin extract is a natural colorant derived from the skins of grapes. The skins are processed to isolate the pigments, primarily anthocyanins, which give grapes their red, purple, and blue colors.

Why it's used

It is used to add or enhance red, purple, and blue colors in foods and beverages. Manufacturers commonly add it to fruit juices, nectars, fruit drinks, sodas, and candies.

Health notes

Grape skin extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food colorant. Anthocyanins, the main compounds in grape skin extract, are antioxidants, and some research suggests potential health benefits associated with their consumption, though more studies are needed. JECFA has evaluated anthocyanins and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Grape Skin Extract

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ALO Alo, Enrich, Real Aloe Vera & Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 25kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs Snapple, Juice Drink, Grapeade Snapple Beverage Corp. Snapple, Juice Drink, Grapeade Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 40kcal 0Protein 0Fat 9.7Carbs The Coca-Cola Company-0049000000016 Minute Maid Light Fruit Punch Bottle, 59 fl oz Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready to Drink 6kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.2Carbs The Coca-Cola Company-0049000000016 Minute Maid Cranberry Grape Bottle, 12 fl oz Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready to Drink 53kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.9Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Santa Candy Bowl Set Candy 500kcal 6.7Protein 20Fat 73.3Carbs CERVECERIA HONDURENA SA Soft Drink, Tropical Grape Other Drinks 51kcal 0Protein 0Fat 18.6Carbs Amarena Sour Black Cherries In Syrup Toschi Vignola SRL Amarena Sour Black Cherries In Syrup Canned Fruit 267kcal 0Protein 0Fat 70Carbs Gummy Candies, Wine Gums British Wholesale Imports, Inc. Gummy Candies, Wine Gums Candy 300kcal 2.5Protein 0Fat 72.5Carbs Aloe Vera Drink KHP Music Aloe Vera Drink Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.9Carbs Harvest Hill Beverage Company Apple Cranberry Cocktail Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 51kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.5Carbs Harvest Hill Beverage Company Apple Cranberry Cocktail Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.5Carbs Harvest Hill Beverage Company Veryfine, Juice Cocktail, Apple And Cranberry, Apple And Cranberry Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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