Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate are three food colors from natural sources the FDA has approved for use in food.

Acero says the approval opens up new applications where natural blue colors couldn’t be used before. The jagua extract is also a big deal for extruded snacks and cereals.

Replacing artificial colors in foods with algae, fruits and spices and achieving the same look and taste is challenging — and ...

The FDA approved three natural food colorings - Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate - as alternatives following the ban on using artificial dyes.

Dyers say pigments can imprint a favorite color on clothing, quilts or even yarn and give them a way to connect with nature ...

Butterfly pea extract is a blue color from which manufacturers can create a range of shades including bright blues, intense purples and natural greens, according to the FDA.

The FDA approved three new natural food color additives — galdieria extract, butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate — to replace synthetic petroleum-based dyes.

Scientists reconstructed 500 million years of evolutionary history to reveal which came first: colorful signals or the color ...

Created 5,000 years ago, the mysterious color has been found on artworks and artifacts throughout the ancient world. But the pigment's recipe was eventually lost to history ...

Yellow No. 6; All of these are set to be removed from the food supply by the end of next year, according to the joint HHS and FDA announcement. Plans are already in motion to remove Red No.3 from ...