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What to Use Instead of Synthetic Food Dyes: A 2027-Ready Guide to Natural Colorants

What to Use Instead of Synthetic Food Dyes: A 2027-Ready Guide to Natural Colorants

FDA is phasing out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, and Walmart's 2027 deadline is already reshaping reformulation pipelines. Here's what food and beverage formulators need to know about natural color alternatives—from curcumin to phycocyanin—and how to choose them.

10/8/2026
What Is the Only Natural Blue Food Colorant?

What Is the Only Natural Blue Food Colorant?

The only commercially available, water-soluble, FDA GRAS natural blue food colorant is C-Phycocyanin, extracted from Spirulina. This guide explains why blue is rare, phycocyanin properties, applications, and how to choose a supplier.

9/28/2026

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9/24/2026