Yellow 5 Lake Blue 1 Lake
What is Yellow 5 Lake Blue 1 Lake?
Yellow 5 Lake and Blue 1 Lake are synthetic color additives. A "lake" is a pigment made by combining a water-soluble dye with an insoluble material, typically aluminum hydroxide, which makes the color stable in fats and oils.
Is Yellow 5 Lake Blue 1 Lake vegan?
Yellow 5 Lake Blue 1 Lake is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Yellow 5 Lake Blue 1 Lake a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Yellow 5 Lake Blue 1 Lake used for?
These lakes are used to provide yellow and blue colors to foods, especially when a water-insoluble color is needed.
Is Yellow 5 Lake Blue 1 Lake safe?
Yellow 5 (tartrazine) and Blue 1 (brilliant blue FCF) are FDA-approved color additives.
Why it's used
These lakes are used to provide yellow and blue colors to foods, especially when a water-insoluble color is needed. They are commonly found in products like candy, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and snack cakes.
Health notes
Yellow 5 (tartrazine) and Blue 1 (brilliant blue FCF) are FDA-approved color additives. In April 2025, the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, which includes Yellow 5 and Blue 1. JECFA has evaluated both Yellow 5 and Blue 1 and set an acceptable daily intake. Some studies have suggested a link between Yellow 5 and hyperactivity in sensitive children, though the evidence is mixed. Blue 1 is generally considered safe.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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