FDA Approves Natural Blue Food Dye Made From Gardenia Fruit

FDA approves natural blue food dye made from gardenia fruit

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, flavored or enhanced non-carbonated water, fruit drinks and ready-to-drink teas, along with hard and soft candies. According to a July 14 news release, the agency granted Gardenia Blue Interest Group’s (GBIG) color additive petition to use the new…

Color Food Beautiful: FDA Approves Gardenia Blue and Continues Push to Phase Out

On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gardenia Blue, a plant-based color additive, while simultaneously making clear to industry that the Agency encourages food man…

FDA Approves Gardenia Blue as Natural Dye in Major Move to Eliminate Synthetic Food Colors

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of gardenia (genipin) blue as a color additive in a range of food products, marking the fourth natural dye to gain approval in recent months as part of a broader national initiative to eliminate synthetic, petroleum-based dyes from the food supply. The FDA’s decision follows a petition submitted by the Gardenia Blue Interest Group (GBIG) and authorizes the use of…