Natural Purple Carrot Juice
What is Natural Purple Carrot Juice?
Purple carrot juice is a natural coloring agent derived from purple carrots. The vibrant hue comes from anthocyanins, the same pigments found in blueberries and red cabbage. It is produced by juicing carrots and often concentrated for use in food products.
Is Natural Purple Carrot Juice vegan?
Natural Purple Carrot Juice is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Purple Carrot Juice a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Natural Purple Carrot Juice used for?
Manufacturers use natural purple carrot juice to provide a natural red, purple, or blue color to foods and beverages.
Is Natural Purple Carrot Juice safe?
Natural purple carrot juice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food coloring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use natural purple carrot juice to provide a natural red, purple, or blue color to foods and beverages. It is a plant-based alternative to artificial colorings. You can find it in products like juices, yogurts, candies, and baked goods.
Health notes
Natural purple carrot juice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food coloring. It is a source of anthocyanins, which are antioxidants. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated anthocyanins and found them to be safe. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from carrots, which are not among the nine major allergens.
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