Ingredient

Maintains Color

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Maintains Color to foods to prevent them from losing their color during …

What it is

Maintains Color is a food additive used to preserve the color of foods. It is a synthetic chemical compound.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Maintains Color to foods to prevent them from losing their color during processing or storage. It is often found in pickled vegetables, olives, and relishes.

Health notes

Maintains Color is approved for use in the United States by the FDA. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have evaluated its safety. At typical intake levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding its use.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Maintains Color

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Royal Food Import Corporation Pepperoncini Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 35kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10.5Carbs K-M Plastics Manufacturing Company Nando's, Peri-Peri Sauce Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 75kcal 0Protein 5Fat 10Carbs K-M Plastics Manufacturing Company Nando's, Peri-Peri Sauce, Garlic, Garlic Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 50kcal 0Protein 5Fat 5Carbs Huxtable's Kitchen, Inc. Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 131kcal 1.2Protein 8.1Fat 14.4Carbs Sid Wainer & Son Specialty Produce Spicy Pickled Onions Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 71kcal 0Protein 7.1Fat 10.7Carbs Pastore's Inc. Golden Pepperoni Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 32kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.5Carbs Pastore's Inc. Antipastro Peppers Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 71kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.9Carbs Casa Imports Inc. Pepper Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 301kcal 2.4Protein 28.2Fat 9.4Carbs Taylor Farms, American Style Pasta Salad Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Taylor Farms, American Style Pasta Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 178kcal 6.2Protein 9.1Fat 18.8Carbs Raley's Raley's, Fiesta Bean Dip Dips & Salsa 150kcal 6.7Protein 6.7Fat 13.3Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Cobb Salad With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 69% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 78% DV per serving 148kcal 9.2Protein 10.8Fat 3.3Carbs Sid Wainer & Son Specialty Produce Cocktail Onions Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 36kcal 0Protein 7.1Fat 0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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