Ingredient

Natural Blue Pigment

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Natural Blue Pigment to add a blue color to foods and beverages. …

What it is

Natural Blue Pigment is a food coloring derived from spirulina, a type of blue-green algae. The vibrant blue color is extracted from the algae through various processing methods.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Natural Blue Pigment to add a blue color to foods and beverages. It is commonly found in confectionery, dairy products, baked goods, and snacks.

Health notes

Natural Blue Pigment is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food coloring. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have evaluated its safety. While generally considered safe, some individuals may experience mild digestive upset at very high intakes, though this is uncommon at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Natural Blue Pigment

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Wegmans, Raspberry Yogurt Covered Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Wegmans, Key Lime Yogurt Covered Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs Truly Good Foods, Covered Pretzels, Raspberry Yogurt, Raspberry Yogurt Tropical Nut & Fruit Co. Truly Good Foods, Covered Pretzels, Raspberry Yogurt, Raspberry Yogurt Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs Walgreens Co. Nice!, Trail Mix, Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Pie Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 450kcal 5Protein 17.5Fat 72.5Carbs Tropical Foods Inc. Hayden Valley Foods, Blueberry Yogurt Pretzels, Pure Vanilla, Pure Vanilla Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 17.5Fat 72.5Carbs Creative Snacks Co., LLC Yogurt Pretzels, Blueberry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs Tropical Nut & Fruit Co. Key Lime, Key Lime Yogurt - Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs The Fresh Market, Inc. The Fresh Market, Blueberry Yogurt Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs World Foods Products Inc. World Food Products Inc, Blueberry Yogurt Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs Walgreens Co. Pretzels, Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Chips, Pretzels & Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 17.5Fat 75Carbs Tropical Foods Inc. Hayden Valley Foods, Raspberry Yogurt Pretzels, Raspberry, Raspberry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 17.5Fat 72.5Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Gold Emblem, Pretzels, Blueberry, Greek Yogurt, Blueberry, Greek Yogurt Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 475kcal 10Protein 20Fat 65Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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