Including FD&C Blue #1
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: FD&C Blue #1.
What is Including FD&C Blue #1?
FD&C Blue #1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a synthetic organic compound produced from petroleum. It is a water-soluble blue dye used to impart color to food, drugs, and cosmetics.
Is Including FD&C Blue #1 vegan?
Including FD&C Blue #1 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Including FD&C Blue #1 a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Including FD&C Blue #1 used for?
Manufacturers add FD&C Blue #1 to provide a bright blue color to various food products.
Is Including FD&C Blue #1 safe?
FD&C Blue #1 is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add FD&C Blue #1 to provide a bright blue color to various food products. It is commonly found in candies, beverages, baked goods, dairy products, and cereals to enhance their visual appeal.
Health notes
FD&C Blue #1 is an FDA-approved color additive for use in food. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. Some studies have suggested a possible link between synthetic food dyes, including Blue #1, and hyperactivity in some children, though evidence is mixed and not conclusive across all populations. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including FD&C Blue #1, from the food supply.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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