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FDA Approves Gardenia (Genipin) Blue as New Natural Colorant for US Food and Beverage

San-Ei Gen launches proprietary San-Ei Blue formulations with improved heat and light stability, offering developers new options for vivid blue, green and purple hues beyond spirulina

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

August 25, 2025

Gardenia (genipin) blue can be used in processed food products, such as sports drinks, flavored water (soft drinks other than carbonated beverages), fruit juice beverages, tea drinks, hard candies and soft candies, which are manufactured and sold in the US

New Cyan Blue Food Color Obtained from Red Cabbage

Researchers converted anthocyanin blue from a tiny fraction of red cabbage extract into a primary product

April 14, 2021

A natural brilliant blue coloring has been discovered by an international team of researchers including chemists at the University of California, Davis. The new cyan blue, obtained from red cabbage, could be an alternative to synthetic blue food colorings such as the widely used FD&C Blue No. 1. The work is published April 7 in Science Advances.

Want Brilliant Blues? Optimizing Spirulina Involves Factors of Heat and Acid

Spirulina is a protein that can be denatured with an excess of either heat or acid, resulting in color degradation (fading), coagulation, and agglomeration of particles

July 23, 2020

Spirulina, a microalgae containing a naturally occurring blue pigment called phycocyanin, is currently the only clean-label blue colorant approved for confectionery applications.

GNT: Natural Blue

GNT's new EXBERRY powders deliver high intensity blues

June 27, 2019

They are available in both standard and micronized powder form. The new EXBERRY® high intensity blues are offered with a choice of carriers—including maltodextrin or sugar. They also are guaranteed to be trehalose-free, ensuring good levels of consumer acceptance.

Natural Color Solutions

GNT’s EXBERRY Coloring Foods offer natural, clean label color solutions

November 12, 2014

You could say that vibrant color is “in season” all year long, even though winter weather may be bleak. The truth is, consumers still look for colorful foods on supermarket shelves and on restaurant plates.

Spirulina Blue

D.D. Williamson offers spirulina blue powder and a new spirulina blue liquid, stabilized for light protection

November 12, 2014

In April, the FDA approved blue spirulina for applications beyond gum and candy. As a result, DDW offers a standard spirulina blue powder and a new spirulina blue liquid, stabilized for light protection.

ON DEMAND: Whether you're in R&D, formulation, or innovation, this session will provide enzyme-driven insights to improve your plant-based dairy portfolio.

ON DEMAND: Demand for plant-based beverages is rising, driven by health, environmental, and dietary trends. Yet, challenges around taste, texture, stability, and nutrition remain.