The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it had approved a new blue food dye derived from the fruit of the Gardenia plant. The additive is approved for use in sports drinks ...

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The FDA has approved another natural dye for use in foods, continuing its war on artificial, petroleum-based food colorings. The new color is gardinea blue and is extracted from the fruit of the ...

Manufacturers of food and medications will be banned from using eight commonly used food dyes by the end of 2026, according to statements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Health ...

The colors that make our food pop – from the sunny yellows of lemonade to the vibrant reds of a chewy candy – are often thanks to artificial food dyes. These synthetic additives have been a staple in ...

Replacing artificial colors in foods with algae, fruits and spices and achieving the same look and taste is challenging — and expensive. Kraft Heinz will have to match lime Jell-O’s vibrant green ...

The appeal of a brightly colored candy, the vibrant hue of your mouthwash, the pigment of your sports drinks — they’re all thanks to food dyes. These colorful additives don’t add any nutritional value ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — As the push to ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr announced plans to remove certain artificial dyes from the U.S. food and drug supply, taking a step toward fulfilling one of his campaign promises. The Food and ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced actions Tuesday to phase out the use of petroleum-based food dyes in U.S. food products, citing concerns over potential health impacts on children. FDA ...

I’ll be the first to admit that prior to this project, I did not give food dyes much thought. After all, I eat, shop and cook pretty healthily. I’m a lifelong vegetarian turned vaguely pescatarian, I ...