In May 2025, the FDA approved three new food coloring agents: galdieria blue, calcium phosphate, and butterfly pea extract. This decision aims to phase out synthetic dyes like Red No. 40. Foods such as chicken products, fruit juices, and breakfast cereals may soon incorporate these natural colorings. The butterfly pea flower, historically used as a safe coloring agent, has been recognized since 2021 and is now approved for a wider array of products, enhancing its role in promoting natural food ingredients.
Butterfly pea flower extract, used for centuries in various cultures for its vibrant color, has been approved by the FDA as a natural food coloring option.
The FDA's approval of natural colorings like butterfly pea extract signifies a major shift towards phasing out petrochemical dyes in the food industry.
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